JetBlue will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites for free in-flight internet

JetBlue has announced it will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites to provide free in-flight internet, marking the first airline partnership for Amazon’s satellite internet service. The Kuiper terminals installed on JetBlue’s planes will offer download speeds up to 1 Gbps, significantly faster than SpaceX’s Starlink service currently maxing out at 250 Mbps. While Amazon plans a smaller satellite constellation of 3,226 satellites compared to SpaceX’s 8,000+, this move positions JetBlue uniquely in the in-flight connectivity market, diverging from the trend of airlines partnering with Starlink. Amazon began launching Kuiper satellites in April 2025 and has also integrated its satellite internet technology with Airbus planes, signaling major commercial advancements for the project. Despite earlier production challenges, Amazon remains on track to meet the FCC’s mid-2026 deadline to deploy half of its planned satellite network. This partnership with JetBlue represents a significant milestone for Project Kuiper as it moves closer to operational status and expands