American Airlines is finally adding Starlink Wi-Fi, which is great news for passengers. But the initial rollout appears focused on narrowbody Airbus aircraft, not the widebody jets where American’s Wi-Fi experience is often most painful.

American Airlines Adding Starlink Wi-Fi, But Not On The Jets That Need It Most

American Airlines has announced plans to install Starlink Wi-Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027.

The upgrade will focus on American’s Airbus fleet, including existing Airbus narrowbodies as well as new Airbus A321XLR and A321neo deliveries.…