Korean Air launches free in-flight Wi-Fi using SpaceX Starlink

Korean Air has launched free in-flight Wi-Fi powered by SpaceX's Starlink today, according to Nikkei Asia. The move signals a major shift in Asian aviation connectivity as passengers increasingly expect fast, seamless internet for work and entertainment without extra charges. It also raises competitive pressure on regional and long-haul rivals that still rely on slower or paid services amid a broader shift to free Wi-Fi.

Starlink uses a low Earth orbit satellite constellation designed to deliver lower latency and higher throughput than legacy geostationary systems used by many airlines. Key details such as rollout timelines, aircraft coverage, and usage policies were not immediately available, Nikkei Asia reports. Watch for official deployment schedules, route availability, pricing policies if any, and whether the carrier maintains free access at scale as more planes come online. [Developing. This article will be updated.]