FlightWifiEthiopian Airlines vs Kenya Airways Wi-Fi
Same route, different metal. The tables below are the two carriers' live registry entries, per aircraft type, so the comparison stays current as their rollouts move.
Ethiopian Airlines
A350Email & browsing
Ka-band satellite via Thales Avionics, SITA FOR AIRCRAFT and Collins Aerospace; A350-1000s use Inmarsat GX Aviation under the Airbus HBCplus program
777, 787Email & browsing
Same Thales / SITA FOR AIRCRAFT / Collins Ka-band platform; Ethiopian states 'most' of its 777s and 787s are equipped
- · Paid Sheba SkyConnect passes: $5 for 1 hour, $10 for 2 hours, $25 full flight
- · Complimentary 1-hour pass for Business Class passengers and Platinum ShebaMiles members
- · Vouchers can be bought pre-flight at ticket offices, check-in or the gate, or onboard from crew
Kenya Airways
Most of the fleetNo Wi-Fi
None
- · No inflight Wi-Fi in service
- · The Nairobi-London launch promised for July 2026 did not happen: one 777-300ER has the hardware fitted but is waiting…
- · Pricing and provider undisclosed
Ethiopian Airlines vs Kenya Airways Wi-Fi questions
Does Ethiopian Airlines or Kenya Airways have better Wi-Fi?
As of September 2026, Ethiopian Airlines's fleet-level verdict is "Email & browsing" and Kenya Airways's is "No Wi-Fi". On mid-rollout fleets the answer changes with the specific aircraft, so check the per-aircraft tables for the plane on your route.
Is Wi-Fi free on Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways?
Ethiopian Airlines: Paid Sheba SkyConnect passes: $5 for 1 hour, $10 for 2 hours, $25 full flight; Complimentary 1-hour pass for Business Class passengers and Platinum ShebaMiles members; Vouchers can be bought pre-flight at ticket offices, check-in or the gate, or onboard from crew. Kenya Airways: No inflight Wi-Fi in service; The Nairobi-London launch promised for July 2026 did not happen: one 777-300ER has the hardware fitted but is waiting…; Pricing and provider undisclosed.
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