Starlink Takes Flight with Southwest Airlines for the First Time

Starlink takes flight with Southwest Airlines for the first time

The aircraft took flight from Dallas to Albuquerque on June 22, equipped with Starlink technology bringing travelers faster Wi-Fi, according to the press release.

Southwest Airlines Starts Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout, A Total Game Changer

In February 2026, Southwest Airlines announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members, which is of course an incredibly exciting passenger experience development. There’s now a positive update, as the first plane is now flying with the service, and we can expect a pretty quick rollout, with 300+ planes having Starlink by the end of the year. Southwest rapidly installing Starlink Wi-Fi fleetwide Southwest Airlines is par…

Southwest launches first Boeing 737 equipped with Starlink internet

The US carrier follows United, American and Alaska in adopting SpaceX's satellite internet service.

Southwest Airlines debuts Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity

On June 22, 2026, Southwest Airlines rolled out Starlink internet connectivity on a commercial flight for the first time.   The first Southwest Starlink-equipped Boeing 737-800 (registration N8543Z) operated a flight between Dallas-Love Field (DAL) and Albuquerque (ABQ), New Mexico.  In February 2026 the low-cost carrier announced that it had signed a deal with SpaceX to equip its aircraft with this novel form of inflight broadband, which uses a…

Southwest Airlines' First Starlink-Equipped Flight Takes Off

Southwest Airlines has been talking about Starlink for a while now, but as of June 22, it’s no longer just a theoretical. The carrier’s first Starlink-equipped aircraft has officially entered service, departing Dallas (DAL) for Albuquerque (ABQ). This is a big step forward for an airline that only added free inflight Wi-Fi from T-Mobile in October 2025. Southwest’s First Starlink-Equipped Flight Has Taken Off The first Starlink-equipped Southwes…

Southwest Launched Its First Starlink-Equipped Aircraft Yesterday - The Bulkhead Seat

Southwest Airlines has officially entered the Starlink era with its first aircraft equipped with SpaceX’s satellite internet service entering commercial service on June 22nd. It’s been a busy week for in-flight Wi-Fi as United Airlines rolled out its first wide-body aircraft with Starlink yesterday as well. The milestone flight, operated by Boeing 737-800, took off from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) bound for Albuquerque International Sunport …