Delta Air Lines has signed a long-term agreement with Amazon to introduce faster, more reliable in-flight connectivity using Amazon Leo satellite technology, with installation planned on 500 aircraft starting in 2028.
The move expands Delta’s existing collaboration with Amazon Web Services and aims to enhance onboard digital experiences across domestic and international flights.
The partnership will deliver high-speed, low-latency internet powered by Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network, enabling passengers to stream content, upload files and stay connected throughout their journey. The rollout positions Delta to strengthen its onboard connectivity offering while supporting more personalised travel experiences.
Delta will integrate Amazon Leo technology into its Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback systems, allowing customers to access entertainment and digital services with improved speed and reliability. Travellers will be able to stream movies and TV shows, listen to podcasts and audiobooks, and communicate with friends, family and colleagues while in the air.
The system’s high upload capacity also enables passengers to share photos and videos in real time or send business files without waiting until landing. The airline plans to deploy the technology progressively, starting with the initial installation on 500 aircraft from 2028.
“Delta’s future is global,” said Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer. “This agreement gives us the fastest and most cost-effective technology available to better connect the world today, and it deepens our work with a global leader that shares our ambition to build what’s next — creating even stronger human connection for our people and our customers for years to come.”
The agreement builds on Delta’s use of Amazon Web Services across its operations and reflects a broader strategy to integrate advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, into the travel experience. The airline and Amazon plan to work together to enhance customer touchpoints across the entire journey, from booking to arrival.
“We’ve designed Leo to provide high-speed internet to the billions of people on Earth without reliable connectivity, and this agreement with Delta is a great example of the impact and scale of the technology — bringing even faster in-flight Wi-Fi to tens of millions of passengers who fly Delta every year,” said Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon. “People increasingly want to stay connected wherever they are in the world, and Leo’s speed and reliability is going to have a big impact for businesses, governments, and consumers. It’s going to make the in-flight experience so much better, and it’s going to change what’s possible while traveling.”
The collaboration marks a further step in the evolution of connected travel, as airlines invest in next-generation infrastructure to meet rising demand for seamless digital experiences. With Amazon Leo, Delta aims to deliver faster, more consistent connectivity and support a growing expectation for always-on access in the skies.
