FlightWifiVirgin Australia vs Jetstar 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.
Virgin Australia
737Email & browsing
Intelsat 2Ku on 80%+ of the 737 fleet
Rest of fleetNo Wi-Fi
None on the F100s and A320s
- · Paid 30-minute or full-flight passes by credit card, complimentary for Business Class and Velocity Platinum / Platinum…
- · The entertainment portal free to everyone
Jetstar
787Email & browsing
Viasat AMARA, 11 aircraft from April 2026 through mid-2027
A320, A321No Wi-Fi
none
- · On refreshed 787s wifi is complimentary in Business Class only
- · Paid packages in Economy
- · Short-haul A320-family aircraft carry no internet at all
Virgin Australia vs Jetstar Wi-Fi questions
Does Virgin Australia or Jetstar have better Wi-Fi?
As of September 2026, Virgin Australia's fleet-level verdict is "Not on every aircraft" and Jetstar's is "Not on every 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 Virgin Australia and Jetstar?
Virgin Australia: Paid 30-minute or full-flight passes by credit card, complimentary for Business Class and Velocity Platinum / Platinum…; The entertainment portal free to everyone. Jetstar: On refreshed 787s wifi is complimentary in Business Class only; Paid packages in Economy; Short-haul A320-family aircraft carry no internet at all.
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