Southwest Airlines: Starlink Rollout
Starlink + T-Mobile deal — first flights summer 2026, free for members
Rollout Stats
What We Know
- →Southwest announced a Starlink + T-Mobile deal in February 2026, with first flights expected summer 2026.
- →The plan targets 300+ aircraft equipped by end of 2026 and eventually the entire ~800-aircraft 737 fleet.
- →Starlink WiFi will be free for Rapid Rewards members (free to join), sponsored by T-Mobile.
- →Today Southwest uses Anuvu on 737NGs and Viasat on newer aircraft — a noticeable quality gap until Starlink arrives.
Does Your Southwest Airlines Flight Have Starlink?
- 1Southwest Airlines Starlink isn't flying yet — 300+ aircraft by end 2026.
- 2Today, Southwest Airlines uses Anuvu / Viasat. Free for Rapid Rewards members (T-Mobile sponsored).
- 3Check back here as installs are confirmed, or enter your flight number on SeatWiFi for the current provider on your specific aircraft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Southwest Airlines have Starlink WiFi?
Not yet — but it's confirmed. Southwest announced a Starlink + T-Mobile deal in February 2026, with first flights expected summer 2026.
When will Southwest Airlines get Starlink?
Deal Feb 2026. First flights summer 2026. Expected: 300+ aircraft by end 2026.
Is Southwest Airlines WiFi free?
Free for Rapid Rewards members (T-Mobile sponsored).
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Related Starlink Rollouts
Latest Southwest Airlines WiFi News
- Southwest Airlines to Deploy New Starlink WiFi on 300 Jets in 2026 — Simple Flying · 2026-02-12
- Southwest Airlines Brings Starlink Ultra-Fast WiFi Onboard — Southwest Airlines Investor Relations · 2026-02-11
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.