Korean Air, Asiana to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink

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SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest airline, Korean Air Co., said Friday it will begin offering free in-flight Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink on select flights starting next week.

The complimentary service will begin Tuesday on four newly retrofitted widebody aircraft -- three Airbus A350-900s and one Boeing 777-300ER.

The aircraft will operate on medium- and long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as key short-haul routes.

Korean Air Co. crew members demonstrate Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi in this photo provided by the airline on Sept. 11, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Korean Air said it plans to gradually expand Starlink connectivity across its operating fleet by the end of 2027.

Starlink, operated by U.S. space company SpaceX, uses a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites to provide high-speed internet connectivity.

The launch will make Korean Air the first full-service carrier in East Asia to introduce Starlink connectivity, marking an initial step in its broader fleet modernization efforts ahead of its integration with Asiana Airlines.

Asiana Airlines, which is set to be integrated with Korean Air, will also introduce free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on select flights.

The high-speed connection will support bandwidth-intensive activities, such as video streaming, though voice and video calls will remain restricted to maintain cabin comfort.

Aircraft awaiting Starlink installation will continue to offer Korean Air's existing paid Wi-Fi service during the transition.

The service will initially be available on nine Airbus A350-900s and one A330-300, with installation of the necessary communications equipment scheduled to be completed this month.

Asiana plans to gradually expand the service across its fleet, starting with its remaining A350-900 and A330-300 aircraft.

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Korean Air, Asiana to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink

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首尔，9月11日（韩联社）——韩国最大的航空公司大韩航空周五表示，从下周开始，将在部分航班上提供由星链（Starlink）提供支持的免费机上Wi-Fi服务。

这项免费服务将于周二在四架新改装的宽体飞机上开始——三架空客A350-900和一架波音777-300ER。

该飞机将执飞飞往美洲、欧洲和东南亚的中长途航线，以及重要的短途航线。

这张由大韩航空提供的照片拍摄于2026年9月11日，照片中大韩航空的机组人员正在演示由星链（Starlink）提供的机上Wi-Fi服务。（照片不得出售）（韩联社）

大韩航空表示，计划在 2027 年底前逐步将 Starlink 连接扩展到其运营机队。

Starlink 由美国航天公司 SpaceX 运营，利用低地球轨道卫星网络提供高速互联网连接。

此次开通将使大韩航空成为东亚首家引进星链连接的全服务航空公司，标志着其在与韩亚航空合并之前，在更广泛的机队现代化努力中迈出了第一步。

即将与大韩航空合并的韩亚航空也将在部分航班上推出由星链提供的免费Wi-Fi服务。

高速连接将支持视频流媒体等带宽密集型活动，但为了保持机舱舒适度，语音和视频通话仍将受到限制。

等待安装星链的飞机在过渡期间将继续提供大韩航空现有的付费Wi-Fi服务。

该服务最初将在九架空客A350-900和一架A330-300上提供，必要的通信设备的安装计划于本月完成。

韩亚航空计划逐步将该服务推广至其机队，首先从剩余的A350-900和A330-300飞机开始。

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大韩航空和韩亚航空将提供由星链技术支持的免费机上Wi-Fi服务。