American expands Starlink Wi-Fi plans, will now equip its entire mainline fleet

American Airlines now plans to put Starlink Wi-Fi on way more planes than it had previously announced.Each of American's Airbus and Boeing jets are now slated to get the high-speed on-board internet, the Fort Worth-based carrier announced Thursday.That's more than double the number of aircraft that had previously been in line for a Starlink upgrade.Installations are set to begin in early 2027.Connectivity is expected to remain free for members of the airline's AAdvantage loyalty program.What's really going on: The hottest new airline loyalty perk doesn't require status or a credit card — and it's freeTail of an American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUYFrom 500 planes to more than 1,000American had first announced plans to bring Starlink to its fleet in May. But initially, the carrier had only planned to equip about 500 Airbus jets.Now, the carrier says it will install the terminals on each of its mainline planes, including its vast fleet of Boeing planes.Critically, this Starlink switchover should significantly improve American's Wi-Fi on its twin-aisle fleet of Boeing 787s and 777s that fly long international routes. Many of those aircraft today still h...