JetBlue today announced it will be the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, an advanced low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, to bring even faster and more reliable connectivity to its popular onboard Wi-Fi known as Fly-Fi.
JetBlue launched Fly-Fi in 2013 to become the first and still only major U.S. airline to offer free, high-speed Wi-Fi on every aircraft in its fleet. Building on that foundation, JetBlue will start to introduce Project Kuiper’s cutting-edge technology on a portion of its fleet in 2027. This planned rollout would mark the next evolution of Fly-Fi and inflight connectivity, with the aim of keeping customers streaming, scrolling and sharing with ease from gate to gate and always for free.
“Our agreement with Project Kuiper marks an exciting leap forward for us as the hands-down leader in onboard connectivity,” said Marty St. George, president, JetBlue. “Whether it’s binge-watching a favorite show, staying connected with loved ones, or wrapping up a work project, we’re always looking for ways to make our customers’ time in the air as connected and productive as they want it to be.”
It is the latest move in JetBlue’s JetForward strategy, which focuses on delivering the perks and products customers value most including onboard experiences with the speed, simplicity, and service that sets JetBlue apart.
“Staying connected is part of everyday life, even when you’re traveling,” said Panos Panay, senior vice president of Amazon Devices & Services. “With Project Kuiper, we’re working to ensure customers can enjoy fast, reliable internet wherever they are—at home or 35,000 feet in the air—and we’re pumped to bring that to life with JetBlue.”
JetBlue will install Project Kuiper technology on aircraft currently flying JetBlue’s original Fly-Fi technology, enhancing the customer experience with its next-gen satellite connectivity with faster speeds and lower latency.
