ZIPAIR's Free Starlink Wi-Fi Now on All Flights, Over 300Mbps
ZIPAIR's move shows that free high-speed in-flight internet is becoming a key differentiator for low-cost carriers, and the airline's early adoption of Starlink sets a new standard for the region.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
ZIPAIR Tokyo completed Starlink installation on all eight Boeing 787-8 aircraft, making every flight Starlink-compatible. A reporter tested the service on a Narita-Bangkok round trip and recorded speeds over 300Mbps, sufficient for video streaming and remote work. The airline has offered free Wi-Fi since its 2020 launch, an unusual perk for a low-cost carrier.
ZIPAIR Tokyo became the first Asian airline to introduce Starlink this year, and on May 5 it finished equipping all eight Boeing 787-8 aircraft with the system. A reporter flew the Narita-Bangkok route round-trip to test the service, measuring speeds above 300Mbps. The connection handled video streaming and work tasks without issue. ZIPAIR has provided free Wi-Fi since its launch in 2020, a rare offering for an LCC. With Starlink as the backbone, that free service now delivers broadband-level performance on every flight.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.