Finnair vs SAS 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.

Finnair

A350, A330, A319, A320, A321Email & browsing

Viasat

· Paid for most passengers (about USD 9 for an hour up to about USD 28 full flight)
· Free unlimited messaging for all Finnair Plus members (free to join) on European A319/A320/A321 flights
· Complimentary 1 hour long-haul / 30 minutes intra-Europe for Business Classic and Flex tickets and Finnair Plus Gold…

Starlink live since March 2026; all 81 A320neos equipped as of 1 September 2026, with the A330/A350 widebodies and regional types scheduled before the end of 2026; legacy Viasat/Panasonic/GX until converted

· Free for EuroBonus members (free to join) on Starlink-equipped aircraft, delivered with mobile operator 3
· Speeds quoted above 500 Mbps

Finnair vs SAS Wi-Fi questions

Does Finnair or SAS have better Wi-Fi?

As of September 2026, Finnair's fleet-level verdict is "Email & browsing" and SAS's is "Varies by aircraft". 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 Finnair and SAS?

Finnair: Paid for most passengers (about USD 9 for an hour up to about USD 28 full flight); Free unlimited messaging for all Finnair Plus members (free to join) on European A319/A320/A321 flights; Complimentary 1 hour long-haul / 30 minutes intra-Europe for Business Classic and Flex tickets and Finnair Plus Gold…. SAS: Free for EuroBonus members (free to join) on Starlink-equipped aircraft, delivered with mobile operator 3; Speeds quoted above 500 Mbps.

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