Good news for El Al passengers: Israel’s national airline has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to install high-speed in-flight internet on its aircraft, starting in 2027. According to the airline, the service is expected to be offered to passengers free of charge, subject to terms that will be announced later.
What does it mean for passengers?
In-flight connectivity has become one of the most requested services in air travel. Starlink uses thousands of low Earth orbit satellites, which allow much faster speeds and lower latency than older in-flight Wi-Fi systems. In practice, that means passengers should be able to stream video, make video calls, work and message as they would on the ground.
Even on long-haul flights
El Al says the system will let hundreds of passengers connect at the same time, including on long-haul routes to North America and Asia – a significant upgrade for business travellers, families and anyone who wants to stay in touch during a long journey.
Joining a global trend
A growing number of airlines worldwide have signed up for Starlink to offer faster, more reliable internet, and El Al’s move brings it in line with the industry’s leading carriers. El Al CEO Levi Halevy said the company continues to invest in upgrading the flight experience, and that Starlink will allow customers to enjoy live streaming, remote work and continuous communication throughout the flight.
When will it happen?
Installation is expected to begin in 2027. El Al has not yet said which aircraft will be fitted first or what the exact conditions for the free service will be. Learn more about the airline in our El Al profile and our guide to the El Al fleet.
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