FlightWifiDoes Virgin Atlantic have Wi-Fi?
- Wi-Fi
- Email & browsing
- Starlink
- 100% of A350 fleet; 787-9s from H2 2026, A330neos in 2027
- Cost
- Free tier, then paid
- Aircraft
- A350 · 787 · A330
- Last verified
- September 2026Official pages
Yes, on part or all of the fleet. A350: Voice calls only. 787: Email & browsing. A330: Email & browsing. Aircraft being fitted: Varies by aircraft.
Verdict by aircraft
Email & browsing
Viasat; Starlink retrofits from H2 2026 with two-thirds of the 787-9s due by end of 2026, no 787 in Starlink service confirmed yet
Aircraft being fitted
Varies by aircraft
Starlink live on the A350s, Viasat GEO on 787s and A330s until their retrofits (787-9 from H2 2026, A330neo 2027, fleet-wide by end 2027)
Cost and access
- ·Starlink is free gate to gate for Flying Club members (free to join), multiple devices allowed
- ·The legacy Viasat service was paid
Sources
- corporate.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/media/press-releases/virgin-atlantic-becomes-the-first-uk-airline-to-announce-free-fleet-wide-starlink-wi-fi.htmlAirline
- onemileatatime.com/news/virgin-atlantic-free-starlink-wi-fiBlog
- futuretravelexperience.com/2026/04/virgin-atlantic-accelerates-starlink-rollout-to-create-home-away-from-home-experienceTrade press
- corporate.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/media/press-releases/wi-fly-update-virgin-atlantic-accelerates-starlink-rollout-for-take-off.htmlAirline
4 sources · checked September 2026 · How verdicts are compiled
Virgin Atlantic Wi-Fi questions.
Does Virgin Atlantic have Wi-Fi?
Yes, on part or all of the fleet. A350: Voice calls only. 787: Email & browsing. A330: Email & browsing. Aircraft being fitted: Varies by aircraft.
Is Virgin Atlantic Wi-Fi free?
Starlink is free gate to gate for Flying Club members (free to join), multiple devices allowed; the legacy Viasat service was paid.
Which Virgin Atlantic aircraft have Wi-Fi?
It depends on the aircraft. A350: voice calls only. Starlink (all 12 A350s complete since 2 June 2026). 787: email & browsing. Viasat; Starlink retrofits from H2 2026 with two-thirds of the 787-9s due by end of 2026, no 787 in Starlink service confirmed yet. A330: email & browsing. Viasat; Starlink retrofit planned for 2027. Aircraft being fitted: varies by aircraft. Starlink live on the A350s, Viasat GEO on 787s and A330s until their retrofits (787-9 from H2 2026, A330neo 2027, fleet-wide by end 2027).
Can you make video calls on Virgin Atlantic Wi-Fi?
Virgin Atlantic permits voice calls on its fast wifi, but not video calls.
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