- Copa Airlines will roll out free Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across its 100+ Boeing 737s, becoming the first Latin American airline to commit to Starlink. - Installation starts later in 2026 with the majority of aircraft expected to have Wi-Fi by October 2026; full rollout projected through 2027. - The Wi-Fi will be free, gate-to-gate, enabling streaming, productivity, gaming, and more.

Copa Airlines’ Wi-Fi Glow-Up: From No Connectivity To Free Starlink! Copa Airlines is a bit of a powerhouse in Latin America, connecting the region via its hub in Panama (PTY). The airline is incredibly efficient, operating an all-Boeing 737 fleet, and is known for its attractive fares, good schedule, and operational reliability. If you ask me, the one biggest downside to the Copa passenger experience has been the carrier’s lack of inflight connectivity. That will finally be changing, and Copa sure is going from zero to hero on this front. Copa Airlines rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi Up until now, Copa doesn’t have Wi-Fi on any aircraft, making it the largest airline in Latin America to not at all have committed to connectivity. Fortunately this strategy has suddenly shifted. Copa has announced that it plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet. So not only will the airline finally be getting inflight connectivity, but it’ll be free and very fast. Starlink is known for its high-speed, low-latency broadband internet, and the service is offered gate to gate. Starlink Wi-Fi allows for live streaming, productivity similar to on the ground (with high upload and download speeds), gaming, e-commerce, and more. Starlink is becoming increasingly popular with airlines. So far we’ve seen carriers like Aer Lingus, airBaltic, Air France, Air New Zealand, British Air...