Alaska Airlines Completes Regional Starlink Rollout

Alaska Airlines has finished installing free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on every aircraft in its regional fleet. The carrier now operates more than 150 aircraft equipped with the T-Mobile service and stands ahead of its original connectivity timetable. ## Regional Fleet Milestone The completion makes Alaska the first U.S. carrier to equip its entire regional fleet with the connectivity. Hawaiian Airlines, part of the same group, was the first major U.S. carrier to introduce Starlink service overall. Passengers access the network through the Atmos Rewards frequent-flyer program shared by both Alaska and Hawaiian. New users can enroll or existing members can sign in directly through the onboard portal. ## Focus Shifts to Mainline and Widebody Aircraft With regional work complete, attention now moves to the mainline and widebody fleet. The airline plans to finish equipping its entire widebody fleet by the end of fall. Additional Starlink-equipped departures are scheduled from Honolulu International Airport (HNL), Portland International Airport (PDX), San Diego International Airport (SAN), and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The Boeing 787-9 aircraft serving routes to Incheon International Airport (ICN), Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are expected to receive the system soon. The remainder of the mainline fleet is slated for completion by the end of 2027. ## Guest Access and Performance Beginning with select flights in June and all flights in July, Atmos Rewards membership will be required for access. Enrollment remains free and can be completed either before departure or onboard. The service supports streaming, browsing, and messaging at speeds described as faster than typical airborne connections. Guests can track installation progress for upcoming flights through the airline website. Senior Vice President of Fleet, Products, and Guest Experience Shane Jones noted the partnership with T-Mobile and the positive guest response received so far. The project forms part of the airline’s broader effort to position itself as a premium carrier while keeping the passenger experience central. ## Industry Context and Timeline [Simple Flying](https://simpleflying.com/alaska-airlines-shifts-focus-to-mainline-after-completing-regional-starlink-wifi-rollout/) first reported the regional fleet milestone and the accelerated mainline schedule. [IATA](https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/) lists the carrier group among operators advancing onboard connectivity initiatives. The phased approach allows incremental expansion while maintaining service reliability across both narrowbody and widebody operations. ## Why it matters for AeroLink pilots Pilots operating Alaska and Hawaiian flights will see increasing numbers of aircraft with gate-to-gate connectivity available to passengers. The requirement for Atmos Rewards membership from July onward affects how crews handle in-flight Wi-Fi inquiries, and the continued rollout on 787-9 long-haul routes adds equipped aircraft on transpacific and transatlantic segments through 2027.