Brussels Airlines operated its first commercial flight equipped with Starlink satellite internet on November 9, 2026, routing from Brussels to Copenhagen.
The milestone flight, designated as SN2257, marks the formal introduction of high-speed inflight connectivity across the Belgian carrier’s fleet, Nieuwsblad reported. Creating a Travel ID account is free of charge.
Brussels Airlines Plans to Equip Aircraft with Starlink by 2028
The equipped aircraft is an Airbus A320neo registered as OO-SBA, which spent two weeks in Madrid during October for the installation of the Starlink hardware, according to Flightlevel.be. Brussels Airlines plans to equip 15 aircraft with the satellite system by the first half of 2027.
The broader deployment will eventually cover the airline’s short- and medium-haul fleet, with the first long-haul A330 aircraft scheduled to receive the system in the coming months, Flightlevel.be noted. The entire fleet of Brussels Airlines is scheduled to be equipped with wifi by the end of 2028.
Parent company Lufthansa Group intends to integrate the SpaceX-operated satellite network across roughly 850 aircraft spanning its entire group, including carriers such as Swiss and Austrian Airlines.
Lufthansa initiated its own Starlink integration on August 19, as reported by Flightlevel.be, with the entire group fleet targeted for completion by 2029. With this rollout, Lufthansa Group becomes the largest airline group in Europe to equip its entire fleet with this modern high-speed internet product.
Dieter Vranckx, chairman of Brussels Airlines and chief commercial officer of Lufthansa Group, stated in a press release that fast internet is becoming an essential part of an exceptional onboard experience across all travel classes.
| Milestone | Date / Target | Details |
|---|---|---|
| First Lufthansa Group Aircraft | August 19, 2026 | Initial Starlink integration deployed within Lufthansa mainline (Flightlevel.be). |
| First Brussels Airlines Flight | November 9, 2026 | Airbus A320neo (OO-SBA) flies route SN2257 to Copenhagen (Nieuwsblad, Flightlevel.be). |
| Group-Wide Completion | End of 2029 | Target for outfitting the approximately 850 aircraft across the Lufthansa Group (Flightlevel.be). |
Passengers Access Free Internet Using Travel ID or Miles & More Accounts
The high-speed internet service is provided free of charge to all passengers regardless of booking class, provided they log in with a Travel ID or a Miles & More account, according to press.brusselsairlines.com and Flightlevel.be. All passengers wishing to use the new Lufthansa Group Wi-Fi must agree to these terms of use. Mastercard sponsors the internet service, continuing a partnership that previously supported Lufthansa’s FlyNet, Flightlevel.be reported.
Low-earth orbit satellite technology allows passengers to stream videos, work within cloud environments, and utilize high-bandwidth applications during transit, according to press releases from the airline. Passengers must use headphones or earphones when playing audio or video, and are prohibited from making voice or video calls or broadcasting livestreams from the aircraft, Nieuwsblad reported.
Additional Passenger Experience Investments
Brussels Airlines is investing in an enhanced travel experience for passengers across all cabins and throughout its entire route network. Examples of these investments include the complete renovation of THE LOFT, the flagship lounge of Brussels Airlines at Brussels Airport, the introduction of new, high-quality tableware in Premium Economy, and an improved meal concept in Economy Class on long-haul flights.
