Delta is finally joining the faster satellite Wi-Fi craze with Amazon — but if you want in-flight satellite now, you’ll still want to book United

• Delta is partnering with Amazon’s LEO for faster, satellite-powered in-flight Wi-Fi
• Installs will start in 2028 on 500 aircraft types
• United still leads for now with Starlink Wi-Fi on 340+ planes and a full rollout by 2027

Just a little over a week ago, I was cruising at 35,000 feet on a United Airlines flight equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi, and it was pretty much the closest I’ve felt to bliss while flying in economy in quite some time. But United Airlines is now getting some stiff competition from arguably its biggest rival.

Delta Air Lines has formally announced that it’s partnering with Amazon’s Leo Network — previously Project Kuiper — to bring faster, satellite-powered Wi-Fi to flights. It’s a smart investment that aligns with an ongoing trend among other airlines, including United Airlines and JetBlue.

There is a bit of a ...