Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Saudia in Talks with SpaceX for Starlink Internet on Flights
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, is considering adding Starlink internet to their flights.
They are in talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX to provide this service.
If finalized, this means passengers on Saudia flights could access the internet using Starlink.
The plan is to install it on the airline's fleet of more than 140 planes, which fly to many places like the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.
Saudia is reportedly in advanced talks with SpaceX for Starlink internet.
The deal is to potentially equip Saudia's fleet of over 140 aircraft.
Saudia, formerly Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia.
Starlink's service may be rolled out across Saudia's extensive routes.
Saudia's flights cover the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.
- Who
- Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) and SpaceX.
- What
- Saudia is negotiating with SpaceX for Starlink internet service.
- When
- The talks are currently in the advanced stage, finalization pending.
- Where
- The Starlink service would be available on Saudia flights globally.
- Why
- The exact reasoning is not provided in the articles.
Passengers
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Inflight Experience
Passengers
Potential for improved inflight connectivity and entertainment options.
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- Airline
- Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines)
- Company
- SpaceX
- Service
- Starlink internet
- Aircraft
- 140+
- Routes
- Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America