Delta picks Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028

Engadget • March 31, 2026 • business

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Delta Air Lines will use Amazon's Leo satellite internet service to provide in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028, initially equipping 500 aircraft with Leo antennas.
The service promises low-latency internet with download speeds up to 1Gbps and upload speeds up to 400Mbps, enabling passengers to stream, play games, and work efficiently during flights.
Delta SkyMiles members will receive free access to Leo-powered Wi-Fi on flights to over 300 destinations served by Delta.
Amazon currently operates around 200 satellites in low Earth orbit and plans to ramp up production significantly this year to support its satellite internet services.
Delta already utilizes Amazon Web Services for its reservation systems and applications, having migrated 600 applications to the cloud since 2020.