EasyJet to Install WiFi on Every Aircraft by 2028
The airline will complete the rollout between 2027 and 2028, ending the era of in-flight digital silence.
By Alina Campbell ·
EasyJet announced today that it will equip its entire fleet with internet connectivity by 2028. The rollout will take place over a two-year period starting in 2027. This move eliminates the final barrier to constant online access for millions of air travelers.
The carrier will install the technology across all planes in its network. No specific passenger cost or data limit was disclosed in the initial announcement. The service will be available on both short and long-haul routes once the installation phase concludes.
Brenda Power, a commentator on The Claire Byrne Show, criticized the development. She described the change with "sincere regret" and argued that society has "totally" lost the ability to disconnect. Power noted that flight was historically the best respite from being constantly on call.
"You would actually disconnect and be in the moment," Power said. She explained that passengers were previously all in the same boat, reading books or watching movies while remaining present. Now, she predicted, everyone will be taking calls and answering emails mid-flight.
Power argued that the change imposes new stress on workers and families. "That has to bring its own stress," she said. She noted that even during holidays or weekend breaks, travelers will remain accessible to work-related issues. This availability will impinge on what should be winding down time.
No Irish airline has yet rolled out WiFi across all its flights. Aer Lingus has installed Starlink on long-haul routes, but no date exists for short-haul availability. Ryanair has resisted the technology due to cost concerns. Michael O’Leary, the Ryanair chief, publicly stated he had no intention of installing Starlink.
Elon Musk responded to O’Leary’s comments earlier this year by branding him an "utter idiot." The dispute highlighted the tension between airline cost structures and the demand for universal connectivity. The EasyJet decision positions the airline ahead of its Irish competitors in offering non-stop digital access.
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