Scandinavian Airlines roll out Starlink across entire A320neo fleet
Scandinavian Airlines has completed the installation of high-speed Starlink internet across its entire fleet of 81 Airbus A320neo aircraft, finishing the job in six months without significantly disrupting regular operations. Connectivity now works from gate to gate and is free for all EuroBonus members.
Thanks to the gate-to-gate system, passengers can connect to the internet even before takeoff, without waiting for the aircraft to reach cruising altitude. The signal then stays uninterrupted all the way to landing.
What Starlink on board enables
- Regular internet browsing, online work, messaging and video streaming.
- SAS still does not allow voice or video calls on board.
SAS operates the service in partnership with Scandinavian operator 3, and for passengers enrolled in the EuroBonus loyalty programme, the connection is free regardless of status or booked class. Joining EuroBonus itself costs nothing.
- Installation started
- March 2026
- Completed
- early September 2026
- Number of aircraft
- 81 A320neo
- Partner
- operator 3
According to the carrier, installing the system across the entire A320neo fleet took just six months, and SAS did not have to significantly limit regular flight operations because of it. Each aircraft underwent hardware installation, testing and approval before returning to service.
SAS Chief Commercial Officer Paul Verhagen commented that internet connectivity is now a natural part of everyday life, and that need doesn't disappear once passengers board a plane.
SAS also became the first European airline to deploy Starlink on the Airbus A320 type. Before the commercial launch, the carrier conducted a demonstration flight in January, during which the system was tested in conditions including high northern latitude operations.
SAS's plans don't end with the A320neo installation. The carrier intends to gradually extend Starlink across its entire fleet during 2026, with further installations planned before the end of this year.
Besides its A320 family, SAS also operates regional Embraer E195 jets and Airbus A330 and A350 aircraft on long-haul routes. It's on long-haul flights that the new high-speed internet could prove even more valuable for passengers, since they stay connected for many hours and the current offering is more limited – for instance, SAS's existing system on the A330 and A350 doesn't support video streaming.