Air France has begun rolling out free high-speed Wi-Fi powered by SpaceX’s Starlink, with the first five aircraft in its fleet now offering the service to passengers.

The pioneering connectivity programme, first announced in autumn 2024, makes Air France the first major European airline to provide free, secure and fast in-flight internet. By the end of this year, the company expects 30% of its fleet to be equipped, with full coverage across all aircraft by the end of 2026.

With the system, passengers can enjoy stable broadband speeds that allow them to stay in touch with loved ones, follow global news, stream TV, films and series, and even play multiplayer video games. Multiple devices can be connected at the same time, whether smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Expanding across the fleet

So far, two Embraer 190s, two Airbus A220s, and one Airbus A350 have been fitted with Starlink equipment, marking the first step in a progressive fleet-wide rollout that will also cover Air France’s regional aircraft.

Access to the service is simple: customers log in with their Flying Blue account, the Air France-KLM group’s frequent flyer programme. For those who are not yet members, a free account can be created on board in just a few clicks.

During the transition, aircraft not yet equipped with Starlink will continue to offer a free messaging service for Flying Blue members, while non-members can purchase broader connectivity. Complimentary access remains in place for Flying Blue Ultimate and La Première customers.

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