Wizz Air Brings Starlink Internet To Its Fleet From 2027

Wizz Air Embraces Next-Generation Connectivity

Wizz Air has announced plans to introduce Starlink satellite internet across its fleet from 2027, becoming the first ultra-low-cost carrier in Europe to offer the service. The rollout forms part of the airline’s broader efforts to enhance onboard connectivity as demand for internet access during flights continues to grow.

Technological Innovation At The Core

The deployment will begin with Wizz Air’s new-generation aircraft, which will be equipped with Starlink’s satellite-based connectivity system. According to the airline, the technology is designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access throughout the flight, allowing passengers to remain connected regardless of route or altitude.

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Enhancing Passenger Experience

Wizz Air Chief Commercial Officer Ian Malin said the initiative reflects the airline’s focus on making travel both affordable and connected. “Ultra-low-cost travel has always been about making opportunities accessible to more people,” Malin said. “In 2027, we’re taking that philosophy into the space era.” Through the new service, passengers will be able to stay connected with work, family and entertainment during their journey without relying on traditional onboard connectivity systems.

Strategic Collaboration With Industry Leaders

The project is being delivered in partnership with Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX. “We’re thrilled to bring Starlink onboard Wizz Air and transform the travel experience for millions of its customers,” said Jason Fritch, Vice President of Starlink Enterprise Sales at SpaceX. “Keeping passengers and crew seamlessly connected at 30,000 feet is exactly what this technology was built to do.”

Expanding Horizons Amid Strong Demand

The Starlink announcement comes as Wizz Air continues to expand operations from its Larnaca base. The airline recently confirmed plans to add 57,500 seats during August and September 2026 while increasing frequencies on several routes connecting Cyprus with destinations across Europe and the Middle East.

A Look Ahead

Set against a backdrop of robust demand and strategic fleet expansion, the introduction of Starlink connectivity is poised to redefine in-flight connectivity standards for the ultra-low-cost segment. As airlines globally embrace digital transformation, Wizz Air’s initiative serves as a compelling example of how legacy business models can evolve through targeted technological investments.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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