Aer Lingus has equipped the first aircraft in its fleet with Starlink ahead of a wider roll out throughout the year.

Customers travelling from Dublin to New York JFK on flight EI105 on Sunday (March 29) were the first to experience the technology, which enables customers in every cabin to access fast internet.

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Aer Lingus’ first plane equipped with Starlink is an Airbus A330, EI‑EIN. The airline will equip all aircraft with Starlink in a phased rollout, beginning with aircraft flying to North America, followed by those serving European destinations. Starlink Wi-Fi is expected to be available across the airline’s long-haul fleet by Q1 2027.

Lynne Embleton, Chief Executive Officer, Aer Lingus, said: “Introducing Starlink on our first aircraft is a big moment for us in Aer Lingus. It means our customers can browse, download and stream at speeds as fast as, or quicker than, they’d get at home”.