Lufthansa and Starlink: fast in-flight internet from August 19

A new era of air connectivity takes off on August 19. Lufthansa Group starts flying with Starlink, and in-flight wifi stops being a promise to become real. No buffering, no overpriced scraps of data: satellite internet, straight to your screen.

My take as a tourism professional: this is bigger than a comfort upgrade. It changes the way we travel. If the flight becomes productive time, business travelers land with their day intact and leisure travelers stay connected all the way. For a destination like the Dominican Republic, with long-haul flights from Europe and a growing pull for digital nomads, in-flight connectivity is becoming a deciding factor.

Here is the thing: whoever offers the best flying experience wins. And the Caribbean should be paying attention, because the battle for passengers is happening in the sky more than ever. Starlink onboard is the new card in a region where just getting there is not enough anymore. You have to arrive rested, connected and ready to recommend the route.