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Singapore Airlines Announces Free Starlink WIFI
Singapore Airlines has chosen Starlink to upgrade its onboard Wi-Fi, with a progressive rollout beginning in the first quarter of 2027. Starlink provides ultra-fast WIFI in the sky using low-Earth-orbit satellites for faster speeds and a better connection throughout the flight.
Starlink will be introduced on Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft, as well as its Airbus A380s.
The rollout is expected to be completed by the end of 2029, so it will be a while before you can count on fast WIFI on a specific aircraft. Only some of the London flights will have Starlink by 2029 (if the same aircraft are still used on the route). Heathrow is served by a mix of Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A380-800 and Airbus A350-900. The Gatwick route is also served by an Airbus A350-900. The 777-300ER services from Heathrow will not have Starlink.
This is a step forward for Singapore Airlines, which already provides free WIFI which is already pretty good. Starlink will be available to all passengers in Business and First, as well as passengers in Premium Economy and Economy, who add their KrisFlyer number to the booking.
Mr Yeoh Phee Teik, Senior Vice President Customer Experience at Singapore Airlines, said:
“Fast, seamless connectivity is, today, an essential part of the travel experience. Singapore Airlines already offers the world’s most comprehensive complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi across our entire fleet. Starlink will take this to the next level by delivering next-generation high-speed connectivity, enabling customers to stay entertained, connected, and productive throughout their journey, with a smoother and seamless experience from take-off to landing.”
Singapore Airlines follows a huge wave of airlines that have already announced Starlink or started rolling it out. Qatar has already fitted Starlink across its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleet, while BA launched its first Starlink-enabled aircraft in March, and Virgin is due to begin rolling it out this month on its A350s.
The Meliá Summer Sale is Here
You can now get up to 25% off Meliá stays when you book and complete your stay by 31st May 2026.
The list of participating hotels is huge, with the biggest range of options being in Spain – perfect for a last-minute city break or resort stay. There are plenty of options across all the Balearic Islands and most of the Canary Islands. There are also some good options across Europe and elsewhere, including plenty of options in Vietnam.
View the full list of participating hotels here.
Alongside this offer, Meliá is also running a 1st child stays free offer, and a small selection of hotels have a two children stay free offer. The child must be sharing a standard double room with two adults.
The eligible property lists differ between the discount and child-stay-free offers, although most hotels appear in both.
If you have a stay in mind, make sure you book as soon as possible, as the offer is only available for a limited number of rooms at each hotel.
The maximum discount is 25%, but I looked at multiple examples, and most had a 15% discount, with some at 19%.
Discover the summer sale here >>>
40,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points With Marriott Homes & Villas – Now Open to All
Qualifying Marriott Homes & Villas bookings can now earn 40,000 bonus Bonvoy points, and the offer is now open to all members of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme.
You’ll need to book your stay by 14th May and:
- Spend a minimum of $2,000
- Stay at least 2 nights
- Complete your stay by 3rd January 2027
This is double the number of points offered during the last promotion with the same spend. Keep in mind that things like cleaning fees will not count towards the $2,000 minimum.
It’s a tempting offer, considering you’ll already earn 5 Bonvoy Points per $1 spent, plus bonuses depending on your status tier, giving you at least an extra 10,000 guaranteed points. On top of that, you’ll earn the usual 1 Elite Credit per night.
Marriott Homes & Villas includes a large portfolio of managed holiday rentals, from beachside rentals to mountain cabins, lakefront villas, and monthly rentals. It’s the ideal choice if you’re looking for more space during your stay.
A total of 50,000 points can get you a good return, whether you convert to 16,666 Avios or Virgin Points, or a hotel stay.
