Airlines are upgrading Wi-Fi. Not all are using Elon Musk’s Starlink
The world’s richest man has attacked Delta’s top executive for not choosing the Internet provider
Airlines are rapidly upgrading their in-flight Wi-Fi services as they aim to attract and retain customers. Delta Air Lines is among those planning to upgrade their planes to use Starlink, a satellite Internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. However, Delta has chosen to partner with Amazon Leo, another satellite service, rather than Starlink.
This decision has upset Musk, who has criticized Delta's CEO, Ed Bastian, for not choosing SpaceX’s Starlink. In September, Musk had threatened Bastian with losing his job if he chose Amazon's satellite service, which he deemed a "crime against the people of India" due to SpaceX's satellite service being blocked in India. Despite Musk's criticisms, many airlines, including American, Alaska, United, and Southwest, have opted for Starlink due to its closer proximity to Earth, resulting in faster and more reliable internet.
However, some industry experts believe that while Wi-Fi is an important amenity for passengers, it is not the sole determining factor when choosing an airline.
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