Originally Posted by
Raffles
Not only must Starlink be free, the airline cannot even run a splash page. You must be able to navigate straight to a URL without seeing a single airline logo.
It’s an astonishing commercial compromise which just shows how desperate airlines are for it.
Note that the Qatar website now shows ‘Starlink’ on the search page when an aircraft has it. It’s a key differentiator.
I've used Starlink on Hawaiian Airlines. There is an airline splash page that briefly reminds you that video calls and streaming with headphones aren't allowed in flight, but then the internet becomes immediately active once the splash page finishes loading, no need for even a "click to get connected".
I'll echo all the other people in here who said that it's a total game changer from a passenger experience perspective. Lightning fast free service for all 11 hours of flight over the continental US and Pacific.