JetBlue has announced that it will become the first airline in the world to partner with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, an advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network, to bring faster and more reliable in-flight connectivity to its signature Fly-Fi service.
Since its launch in 2013, Fly-Fi has made JetBlue the only major U.S. airline to offer free, high-speed Wi-Fi on every aircraft across its fleet. Building on this foundation, JetBlue plans to begin introducing Project Kuiper’s technology on a portion of its aircraft starting in 2027. This rollout is expected to mark the next evolution of in-flight connectivity, designed to keep customers streaming, browsing, and working seamlessly from gate to gate, all at no additional cost.
JetBlue President Marty St. George explained that the agreement with Project Kuiper represents a major leap forward for the airline as a leader in onboard connectivity. He noted that customers increasingly expect to stay connected in the air, whether to binge-watch shows, stay in touch with loved ones, or complete work projects, and the partnership ensures that JetBlue continues to deliver on that expectation.
The initiative aligns with JetBlue’s broader JetForward strategy, which emphasizes enhancing customer experiences through speed, simplicity, and high-quality service.
Amazon Devices & Services Senior Vice President Panos Panay added that staying connected has become an essential part of everyday life, even while traveling. He highlighted that Project Kuiper is designed to deliver fast and reliable internet globally, and partnering with JetBlue will demonstrate the system’s ability to provide consistent service, even at 35,000 feet.
Project Kuiper’s network will consist of thousands of interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit, linked with ground infrastructure that includes antennas, fiber connections, and internet points of presence. Amazon has already deployed over 100 satellites and is accelerating production and launch efforts ahead of an initial service launch.
Currently, JetBlue’s Fly-Fi uses geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) satellite technology to deliver free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi across its fleet. With Project Kuiper, JetBlue will begin offering a low Earth orbit-based solution, which provides faster speeds and lower latency. Looking ahead, the airline is also considering a multi-orbit approach that combines both LEO and GEO capabilities for even more robust in-flight coverage.
The phased rollout of Project Kuiper technology across JetBlue’s fleet is expected to begin in 2027, marking a new chapter in in-flight connectivity and reinforcing JetBlue’s commitment to keeping customers connected in the skies.