The interior of a Spirit Airlines A320. Photo Credit: Spirit Airlines

Guests on Spirit Airlines will soon be able to watch, stream, surf and text from 30,000 feet, as the carrier has signed an agreement to install Wi-Fi on all of its planes by summer 2019. Spirit Airlines Wi-Fi technology partner, Thales Group, a global technology provider for aerospace, defense and security, and transportation markets, is bringing the Ka-band High Throughput Satellite (HTS) system onboard the aircraft to provide high-speed web browsing and streaming experiences similar to what passengers would find at home.

Spirit Wi-Fi is projected to provide service coverage immediately for 97 percent of its routes upon entry into service, starting with an average price of $6.50, and a cost range expected to be lower or higher based on the route and demand.