Rich DeMuro, a tech reporter for KTLA, tested out the new Hawaiian Airlines Starlink WiFi on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu recently, and it shows why in-flight entertainment systems may be a thing of the past.
For now, the service is complimentary, and users can experience speeds in excess of 300Mbps, depending on the plane’s location relative to the Starlink satellites. Starlink internet is currently only available on Hawaiian Airlines’ 18 A321neo aircraft, with the service rolling out to more in their fleet, including the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, later this year.
- Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router - Up to 5400 Mbps WiFi for faster browsing, streaming, gaming and downloading, all at the same time(6 GHz: 2402 Mbps;5 GHz:...
- WiFi 6E Unleashed – The brand new 6 GHz band brings more bandwidth, faster speeds, and near-zero latency; Enables more responsive gaming and video...
- Connect More Devices—True Tri-Band and OFDMA technology increase capacity by 4 times to enable simultaneous transmission to more devices
Mahalo to our team for remaining focused on delivering strong operational performance and unparalleled guest experience. 2024 is off to a positive start as we work to start realizing the return on significant investments we’ve made in our business, including rolling out high-speed Starlink WIFI and taking delivery of our first Boeing 787,” said Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO.
