Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have begun rolling out free Starlink-based inflight Wi‑Fi on selected aircraft, with Korean Air initially fitting four retrofitted widebodies and Asiana offering the service on 10 aircraft from 15 September. The two South Korean carriers are making the broadband service available free across cabin classes, positioning it as a new standard for long-haul connectivity on routes across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Korean Air’s launch covers three Airbus A350-900s and one Boeing 777-300ER, while Asiana’s initial rollout includes nine A350-900s and one A330-300. Both airlines plan to expand the system gradually across their fleets, with Korean Air targeting most aircraft by the end of 2027. The move gives passengers access to streaming, cloud work and gaming without the fees common on legacy inflight internet products.
The rollout also carries a coverage limitation. Starlink does not operate in some airspaces, including China, India and Pakistan, leaving a gap on certain international sectors. That constraint matters for carriers with extensive transnational networks, even as the new service raises pressure on rival Asian airlines to match free, ground-like broadband at cruising altitude.