Delta’s Wi‑Fi Upgrade Leaves Musk’s Starlink Out of the Cabin

Delta Air Lines announced a refresh of its in‑flight Wi‑Fi service, promising faster speeds and more reliable streaming for passengers.

The upgrade, however, did not include SpaceX’s Starlink, a detail that caught the attention of billionaire Elon Musk. Musk, whose company owns the Starlink satellite network, took to social media to criticize Delta’s top executive for opting out of the service.

In his posts, Musk suggested that an airline’s Wi‑Fi should be as cutting‑edge as the aircraft itself, implying that skipping Starlink was a missed opportunity. The public exchange highlighted how airline‑tech partnerships can become a point of contention when a major carrier chooses a different provider.

While passengers can look forward to the improved connectivity, the episode serves as a reminder that even routine upgrades can spark high‑altitude debates when tech giants get involved.