Seoul, December 8, 2025. Together with Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul, Korean Air will introduce high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet.

This marks the first time a South Korean airline will utilize Starlink for in-flight connectivity. This initiative aims to significantly enhance the passenger and crew experience ahead of the airlines' full integration.

SpaceX's Starlink low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service offers peak broadband speeds of up to 500 Mbps. This allows passengers to seamlessly stream, game online, make video calls, work in the cloud, shop, and send messages. With Starlink, customers in all cabins will have access to fast, reliable in-flight Wi-Fi, enabling them to stay connected in the air as effortlessly as they do on the ground.

All five airlines will begin installation preparations and testing later this year. Service rollout schedules will vary by airline, with the earliest service introduction anticipated as early as the third quarter of 2026.

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will prioritize Starlink installation on their Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900 long-haul aircraft. Following integration with Asiana Airlines, the airline plans to complete installation across its entire fleet by the end of 2027. Jin Air will initially equip its Boeing 737-8 aircraft, while Air Busan and Air Seoul will review their fleets to determine installation priorities.

Starlink operates over 8,000 satellites in a low Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 550 km, enabling data transmission superior to conventional in-flight internet systems that rely on ground stations or geostationary satellites over 35,000 km away.

"Connectivity is an essential part of the travel experience, and with Starlink, our customers will stay connected thanks to fast and seamless internet," said a Korean Air representative. "As a Korean airline and a global leader in aviation, we are committed to enhancing our services and infrastructure to provide our passengers with an even more enjoyable travel experience as we strive to become the world's most beloved airline."

Chad Gibbs, Vice President of Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX, said: "We are thrilled to bring industry-leading high-speed Wi-Fi to Korean Air, the Hanjin Group airlines, and their guests across their entire fleet. With Starlink onboard, you can continue to be productive, stream your favorite shows, and game, just as you would on the ground."

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For over 55 years, Korean Air has been one of the 20 largest airlines in the world, carrying more than 23 million passengers in 2024. From its global hub at Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), the airline serves 116 cities in 39 countries across five continents with a modern fleet of 165 aircraft and over 20,000 professional employees.

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