Air France Takes Off with Free Starlink WiFi: A New Era for Inflight Connectivity

Aussie jetsetters flying overseas with Air France are in for a treat, as the airline kicks off the rollout of complimentary, high-speed wifi built on revolutionary Starlink satellite technology. Gone are the days of patchy connections and pricey onboard access—Air France is making it easier than ever to stream, game, work, or simply stay connected at 30,000 feet.

The move comes as part of Air France’s ambitious plan to give every passenger, in every cabin, free inflight internet. As of mid-September 2025, two Embraer 190s and two Airbus A220s have already been kitted out with Starlink’s seriously speedy satellite tech, with the first Airbus A350 to follow within days. Travellers can enjoy smooth streaming of movies and TV, online gaming, or multi-device browsing—no extra fees or data limits.

Better still, this is just the beginning. Air France aims to have 30% of its fleet fitted with Starlink wifi by year’s end, and the whole fleet on board by the end of 2026. While you might still find some Air France aircraft running on paid wifi options—or complimentary access for premium Flying Blue Ultimate members and La Première flyers—those days are numbered as more planes come online with free, fast internet.

It’s a big win for Australian travellers heading to Europe for holidays, business, or family visits, letting you stay connected from take-off to touchdown. Air France is joining a swelling global trend, with other major airlines like Qatar Airways, United, Virgin Atlantic, and China Airlines all beginning or planning their own rollouts of speedy, complimentary inflight wifi powered by Starlink.

So next time you book that long-haul flight to Paris, you can look forward to a seamless inflight experience with Air France—and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of being online at no extra cost, thanks to Starlink. Stay tuned as this game-changing technology connects the skies, one aircraft at a time!