Are we witnessing the beginning of a new area of competition for the airline industry? Earlier this month, United shared some news: it would be phasing in free in-flight wifi from Starlink beginning in 2025.

Air France has announced that it will offer Starlink high-speed internet connectivity for free, starting in the summer of 2025.

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Air France will offer free ultra-high-speed inflight wifi across its fleet in 2025, requiring Flying Blue membership, with service provided by Starlink.

Air France announced plans Sept. 26 to begin rolling out free Starlink broadband services across its entire fleet in the summer, becoming the latest major airline to partner with SpaceX’s low Earth orbit constellation.

Air France on Thursday said it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide customers with in-flight Wi-Fi, following similar deals with United Airlines (UAL) and Hawaiian Airlines (ALK).

Elon Musk owned Starlink has been growing popular with each day that passes. Air France airline has recently announced that it will progressively roll out an ultra-high-speed connectivity service for a “ground-like” experience for all cabins completely free of charge for Flying Blue customers.