FlightWifiDoes WestJet have Wi-Fi on the Boeing 787?
Yes, on every Boeing 787, but not the same system on each. Every plane of this type has Wi-Fi, but some are faster than others. The system on board: Starlink installs on 787-9s running through end of 2026.
Sourced from official pages · as of 2026-08
What you can do on board
Good for
- Email & chat
- Browsing
Not for
- Video calls
Calls: Not allowed by the airline.
The system on WestJet's Boeing 787
Starlink installs on 787-9s running through end of 2026
Latency: varies by aircraft.
- ·Free for WestJet Rewards members (free to join), presented by TELUS under a multi-year partnership
Cost and access are WestJet's fleet-wide terms; the verdict above is specific to the Boeing 787.
Other WestJet aircraft
The Boeing 787 on other airlines
| Airline | Verdict on this type |
|---|---|
| ZIPAIR | Video calls work |
| Aeromexico | Email & browsing |
| Air China | Email & browsing |
| Air Europa | Email & browsing |
| Air New Zealand | Email & browsing |
| Air Premia | Email & browsing |
| Air Tahiti Nui | Email & browsing |
| Air Tanzania | Email & browsing |
WestJet Boeing 787 Wi-Fi questions
Does WestJet have Wi-Fi on the Boeing 787?
Is WestJet Wi-Fi free on the Boeing 787?
Can you make video calls on WestJet's Boeing 787?
Sources
- westjet.com/en-ca/news/2024/westjet-and-telus-form-partnership-to-revolutionize-guest-experiAirline
- telus.com/en/about/news-and-events/media-releases/WestJet-and-TELUS-form-partnership-to-revolutionize-guest-experienceNews
- mobilesyrup.com/2025/09/26/westjet-free-wi-fi-starlink-telus-end-of-yearNews
Facts on this page come from WestJet's own publications and its connectivity provider's announcements, with aviation trade reporting used for corroboration. See the methodology.
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