Cebu Pacific to Become Southeast Asia’s First Low-Cost Airline to Introduce Starlink, The Fastest Wi-Fi in the Sky

Cebu Pacific will become the first low-cost airline in Southeast Asia to introduce Starlink, the world’s most advanced satellite constellation engineered by SpaceX, onboard its aircraft, with rollout expected to begin in 2027.

Starlink will be providing CEB passengers with high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi capable of HD streaming, online gaming, productivity, and more.

Beyond enhancing the passenger experience, Starlink will also support improved operational connectivity for Cebu Pacific’s flight crews and operational teams, enabling greater operational efficiency.

Cebu Pacific and fellow Indigo Partners portfolio airlines Frontier (United States), Wizz Air (Europe), Volaris (Mexico), and JetSMART (South America) expect to install Starlink on over 1,000 aircraft.

The initiative is part of Cebu Pacific’s continued investment in customer experience and digital innovation, complementing its expansion with one of the youngest and largest fleets in the region.

Bill Franke, Managing Partner of Indigo Partners, said that the deployment will provide passengers across its portfolio airlines with reliable, high-speed connectivity, further enhancing the customer experience.

Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao said the introduction of Starlink marks another important step in delivering a better travel experience, whether they’re staying in touch with loved ones, work, or entertainment, while maintaining the airline’s commitment to making air travel accessible and affordable.

About Indigo Partners: 

Indigo Partners LLC, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is a private equity fund focused on global investments in air transportation.

About Starlink:

Starlink is the world’s most advanced satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit, delivering reliable broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more. Starlink is engineered and operated by SpaceX. As the world’s leading provider of launch services, and the only provider with an orbital class reusable rocket – SpaceX has deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations.  Learn more at www.starlink.com and follow @Starlink on X.

About Cebu Pacific:

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, entered the aviation industry on March 1996 and pioneered the “low fare, great value” strategy and has flown over 250 million passengers since inception. CEB offers the widest domestic network in the Philippines with 35 domestic and 26 international destinations, spanning across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. CEB currently operates the youngest jet fleet in the country and one of the youngest in the world, with a fleet of 100 aircraft. For more information, visit www.cebupacificair.com.