en.Wedoany.com Reported - Alaska Airlines announced that its entire regional fleet has been fully equipped with free Starlink WiFi, with over 150 aircraft now featuring ultra-fast in-flight internet connectivity provided by T-Mobile. This milestone surpasses the airline's original connectivity timeline, making it and its sister brand Hawaiian Airlines among the first carriers to offer complimentary WiFi across most of their fleets.
Passengers need to enroll in the Atmos Rewards program, the shared frequent flyer program of both airlines, to access the service. The connection process is handled automatically through the interface, allowing new guests to sign up and existing members to log in.
Hawaiian Airlines was the first U.S. mainline carrier to introduce Starlink, while Alaska Airlines is the first to equip its entire regional fleet with WiFi. With the regional fleet deployment complete, the airline's focus has shifted to its mainline and widebody fleets. The Starlink connection provided through T-Mobile is faster than conventional in-flight internet, enabling passengers to seamlessly stream content, browse the web, or use their phones. Shane Jones, Senior Vice President of Fleet, Products, and Customer Experience at Alaska Airlines, stated that T-Mobile has played a key role in keeping passengers connected, and the airline is committed to continuously raising the experience standards for both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
The airline plans to complete deployment across its entire widebody fleet by the end of this fall, operating more Starlink-equipped flights from major airports including Honolulu International Airport (HNL), Portland International Airport (PDX), San Diego International Airport (SAN), and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners currently serving routes from Seattle to Incheon International Airport (ICN), Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are expected to be completed soon. The remaining mainline fleet is projected to be fully connected by the end of 2027.
Starting with select flights in June and all flights from July onward, all passengers wishing to use Starlink will be required to become Atmos Rewards members. Passengers can sign up for free onboard or before their flight, and once enrolled, they can enjoy connectivity from gate to gate.
The airline's WiFi portal is easy to access, allowing passengers to stream live sports, watch movies and shows, browse the internet, play games, or send messages through the service provided by T-Mobile. The service is completely free, with no charges for connectivity as long as the passenger is an Atmos Rewards member. Passengers traveling with children under 18 can register or log their children into Atmos, or access WiFi by entering booking details.
Guests can expect connection speeds of approximately 500 Mbps, about seven times faster than traditional in-flight internet. All Alaska-branded Embraer E175s are now equipped with Starlink, and installation on the mainline fleet, including Boeing 737 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, has also commenced.
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