JetBlue announced today that it is becoming the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper as its onboard Wi-Fi provider. The advanced, low-orbit satellite network is expected to bring faster and more reliable speeds to the carrier’s onboard Wi-Fi offering, known as Fly-Fi.
Project Kuiper Rollout Expected to Begin in 2027
JetBlue launched Fly-Fi back in 2013 and was the first major airline in the United States to offer free inflight Wi-Fi on every aircraft in its fleet. The big three U.S. carriers are currently working on rolling out free Wi-Fi fleetwide with American, Delta, and United in various stages of the process.
While JetBlue’s second generation of inflight Wi-Fi has been announced, you won’t see it onboard until 2027 at the earliest. More details on the phased rollout are expected to be released at a later date.
Marty St. George, President of JetBlue, said this about Project Kuiper:
“Our agreement with Project Kuiper marks an exciting leap forward for us as the hands-down leader in onboard connectivity. Whether it’s binge-watching a favorite show, staying connected with loved ones, or wrapping up a work project, we’re always looking for ways to make our customers’ time in the air as connected and productive as they want it to be.”
Panos Panay, Senior Vice President of Amazon Devices & Services, added:
“Staying connected is part of everyday life, even when you’re traveling. With Project Kuiper, we’re working to ensure customers can enjoy fast, reliable internet wherever they are—at home or 35,000 feet in the air—and we’re pumped to bring that to life with JetBlue.”
Once upgraded, aircraft outfitted with the product will have extremely fast Wi-Fi that is expected to match or surpass the bandwidth offered by Starlink. You can find more information on Project Kuiper here.
Summary
JetBlue is partnering with Amazon to offer Project Kuiper wi-fi onboard its aircraft beginning in 2027. The New York based carrier was the first major U.S. airline to offer free Wi-Fi, known as Fly-Fi, onboard all of its aircraft.
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