Singapore Airlines will offer Starlink’s high-speed seamless connectivity progressively from the first quarter of 2027 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2029. Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based broadband service will be rolled out on SIA’s Airbus A350-900 long-haul (LH), A350-900 ultra-long-range (ULR) and A380 aircraft.
All customers in Suites, First Class, Business Class, PPS Club members as well as KrisFlyer members in Premium Economy and Economy Class will continue to enjoy SIA’s unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi.
Starlink’s 10,000 satellites launched to low Earth Orbit can deliver multi-gigabit connectivity to aircraft using its Aero Terminal, which can support up to 1Gbps per antenna. THis means faster, smoother and seamless connectivity for video streaming, sharing content on social media, gaming and sending large files from take-off to landing.
Our Tech & Video Editor Dennis Seow recently flew with Qatar Airways and tried the onboard Starlink WiFi, coming away seriously impressed.
“It honestly felt like using fibre broadband at home. I could stream TikTok and watch Netflix smoothly, so much so that I barely touched the inflight entertainment system. The only interruption was when the aircraft passed through Indian airspace, where the service became unavailable.”
Dennis Seow, SUPERADRIANME Video and Tech Editor
Starlink availability varies by country because the service requires regulatory approval from local authorities, and coverage can be restricted through geo-fencing even when satellites technically cover the area. Countries such as China and Russia do not permit Starlink operations, while markets including India and South Africa have faced prolonged licensing and regulatory hurdles. In some regions, including parts of Africa and the Middle East, service availability remains limited or subject to government approval, which means connectivity may stop unexpectedly when aircraft or vessels enter restricted airspace or territorial waters. This is why some airlines offering Starlink inflight WiFi may experience service interruptions over certain countries.