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Delta Chooses Amazon Kuiper Over Starlink, Risks Slower Wi-Fi

5/15/2026

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SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Delta rejected Starlink because it required a “Delta Sync” portal.
Delta signed a deal with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, now Amazon Leo, to equip up to 500 planes by 2028.
Kuiper operates about 300 satellites compared with Starlink’s more than 10,400.
Critics warn Delta passengers will face slower Wi-Fi until Leo launches.
United, Qatar Airways and Air France, which use Starlink, report seamless video calls and streaming.

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Story summary

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Delta rejected Starlink because it required a “Delta Sync” portal.
Delta signed a deal with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, now Amazon Leo, to equip up to 500 planes by 2028.
Kuiper operates about 300 satellites compared with Starlink’s more than 10,400.
Critics warn Delta passengers will face slower Wi-Fi until Leo launches.
United, Qatar Airways and Air France, which use Starlink, report seamless video calls and streaming.