Fast, Free Wi-Fi Is Coming to All Air France Flights

More airlines are rolling out complimentary Wi-Fi on flights, and Air France is finally joining the club. The Paris-based airline will “progressively roll out an ultra-high-speed connectivity service” on its flights, beginning in the summer of 2025.

Here’s what you need to know.

Starlink Free Wi-Fi Rolling Out in 2025

Air France will begin to roll out “ground-like” Wi-Fi in all cabins starting next summer, thanks to Starlink connectivity.

The airline will gradually introduce the service on all its flights, including short-haul regional flights. For flights that aren’t yet equipped with Starlink, guests will have access to a complimentary “Message Pass” and the ability to purchase Wi-Fi.

Interestingly, the Wi-Fi will be available on multiple devices, so you can use the service on your phone, tablet, and laptop.

To use the service, you will need an Air France-KLM Flying Blue account. However, it’s easy to sign up for an account, even if you don’t fly with the airline; you can simply register for an account here.

Currently, Air France offers 3 types of in-flight connectivity. They are:

• Message Pass: Free messaging during flights
• Surf Pass: Browse the internet for an hour or the duration of your flight
• Stream Pass: Browse the internet and stream TV shows or movies during your flight

Roughly 90% percent of Air France flights are equipped with Wi-Fi, including its long-haul Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft, which are often used on flights to and from the U.S. First-class La Première passengers have access to free Wi-Fi during their flight.

In recent months, more airlines have opted for complimentary Wi-Fi to enhance the in-flight experience. Hawaiian Airlines was the first airline to ink an agreement with Starlink, and the airline finished installing Starlink on all of its Airbus aircraft recently.

United Airlines will also begin rolling out Starlink on its flights in 2025. The airline says over 1,000 aircraft will receive the technology over the next few years. And Qatar Airways plans to install Starlink on 3 of its Boeing 777-300 jets by the end of the year. Eventually, the service will be available fleetwide.

Final Thoughts

Air France will begin deploying Starlink Wi-Fi on its flights beginning next summer. Free Wi-Fi is a significant passenger-friendly move, especially as more airlines move away from time- or megabyte-based paid plans. We hope to see more airlines follow this trend in the future.