American Airlines will add Starlink Wi-Fi to 500 Airbus jets

American Airlines is moving a major Airbus narrowbody fleet onto Starlink, making inflight connectivity a standard part of the passenger experience on 500-plus aircraft. The immediate effect is a clearer upgrade path for travelers on those jets, with the airline explicitly targeting lag reduction. In the broader streaming and video-delivery ecosystem, better cabin Wi-Fi supports higher-quality onboard viewing and more reliable access to connected services. The key signal to watch is how quickly the Q1 2027 rollout moves across the 500+ aircraft once it starts.