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

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Published: 2026-08-16T15:46:48.343Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Aerolíneas
Summary: Lufthansa Group is bringing Starlink’s satellite internet on board. From August 19, flying no longer means being offline.

## Article

A new era of air connectivity takes off on August 19. [Lufthansa Group starts flying with Starlink](https://www.arecoa.com/aerolineas/2026/08/14/lufthansa-group-inicia-nueva-era-de-conectividad-aerea-con-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](https://www.arecoa.com/aerolineas/2026/08/14/lufthansa-group-inicia-nueva-era-de-conectividad-aerea-con-starlink/) in a region where just getting there is not enough anymore. You have to arrive rested, connected and ready to recommend the route.

## Sources

- Arecoa: https://www.arecoa.com/aerolineas/2026/08/14/lufthansa-group-inicia-nueva-era-de-conectividad-aerea-con-starlink/

## Citation

Lufthansa and Starlink: fast in-flight internet from August 19. Turismo News. 2026-08-16. https://turismo.news/en/digest/lufthansa-starlink-wifi-aircraft