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Air France becomes first major European airline to offer free high-speed Wi-Fi fleetwide

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Air France has officially launched its complimentary high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi, powered by Starlink. The fifth aircraft in its fleet has just been equipped, making Air France the first major European carrier to offer stable, fast, and secure free internet access in all cabins.

  • Rollout plan: 30% of the fleet by end of 2025, full fleet by end of 2026
  • Aircraft already equipped: 2 Embraer 190, 2 Airbus A220, 1 Airbus A350 (first long-haul)
  • Access: Free via Flying Blue account; non-members can sign up onboard in minutes
  • Features: Real-time messaging, news, streaming, multiplayer gaming, multi-device support

Until full deployment, Air France will continue offering a free “messaging” pass for Flying Blue members and paid options for other uses on non-equipped aircraft.

This post was published on 10 September 2025 17:22

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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