Alaska Airlines: Starlink Rollout
Regional fleet 100% Starlink — mainline 737s and 787s rolling out through 2027
Rollout Stats
What We Know
- →Alaska completed Starlink across all 89 of its regional jets (per Q1 2026 earnings, April 21) and now has its first mainline 737 in service.
- →The 787-9 widebody fleet gets Starlink by fall 2026 to support new Europe routes (SEA–FCO from Apr 28, SEA–LHR from May 21).
- →WiFi is free for all passengers on Starlink-equipped aircraft — no loyalty signup required.
- →Alaska reports guest satisfaction up +15 points network-wide and +30 points on Starlink regional jets.
- →Alaska acquired Hawaiian Airlines (also Starlink), making the combined group one of the largest Starlink operators in the US.
How to Tell If Your Alaska Airlines Flight Has Starlink
- 1Alaska Airlines is mid-rollout (All 89 regional jets; mainline ramping), so Starlink depends on the specific aircraft — two flights on the same route can differ.
- 2Enter your flight number on SeatWiFi to check whether your tail is one of the confirmed Starlink aircraft.
- 3Onboard, connect to WiFi and look for the Starlink logo in the captive portal. Free for all passengers on equipped aircraft.
- 4Expect around 40–220 Mbps on equipped aircraft — fast enough for streaming and video calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alaska Airlines have Starlink WiFi?
Yes. Alaska Airlines is flying Starlink. Alaska completed Starlink across all 89 of its regional jets (per Q1 2026 earnings, April 21) and now has its first mainline 737 in service.
When will Alaska Airlines finish its Starlink rollout?
Regional complete Q1 2026. Mainline + 787 through 2027. Expected: Full mainline fleet end 2027.
Is Alaska Airlines WiFi free?
Free for all passengers on equipped aircraft.
How fast is Alaska Airlines Starlink WiFi?
Passengers see around 40–220 Mbps on Starlink-equipped Alaska Airlines aircraft — fast enough for streaming, video calls and large downloads.
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Related Starlink Rollouts
Latest Alaska Airlines WiFi News
- Alaska Airlines Accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout After Strong Early Performance — Simple Flying · 2026-01-08
- Alaska Airlines selects Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, to launch new era of connectivity — Alaska Airlines Newsroom · 2025-08-20
Data sources: "Confirmed aircraft" and "in the air now" are derived from live ADS-B / OpenSky flight data and crowd-sourced SeatWiFi reports, refreshed continuously. Rollout status, timelines and deal dates are curated from airline press releases and SpaceX announcements (see news links above). Last editorial review 2026-06-08.