Viasat Inc, a global leader in satellite communications, has today at Aircraft Interiors Expo provided an update on its in-flight connectivity partnership with low-fare airline Vueling – with more than one million sessions providing an upgraded, fast, and free in-flight Wi-Fi aboard the carrier’s connected A320 fleet.
Vueling, in collaboration with Viasat, started offering the complimentary service to customers in October 2025, leveraging the European Aviation Network (EAN) and Viasat’s innovative digital platform to provide enhanced connectivity, entertainment, and 3D interactive map across more than 80 aircraft.
With Viasat’s suite of connected digital services, including ad-sponsored sessions, Vueling is adopting a connectivity model that supports the evolution of the airline experience of cost-conscious carriers.
The carrier has reported a 13 percentage points increase in customer satisfaction related to in-flight Wi-Fi, showing that Vueling customers are enjoying the free, fast Wi-Fi experience.
Melanie Berry, Vueling’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “Staying connected and entertained while in-flight is increasingly an expectation from Vueling’s customers. We set about creating a platform with Viasat that makes it easy to access content and services from any personal device throughout the flight. In doing so, we have been able to deliver a great experience for our customers, resulting in increased passenger satisfactions scores.”
Viasat provides Vueling customers with enhanced speed and performance enabling high quality video and audio streaming, gaming, social media and more on board.
Meherwan Polad, Chief Commercial Officer, Viasat Commercial, said: “It has been an incredible journey collaborating on a new approach to ad-supported in-flight Wi-Fi and onboard services with Vueling. This free service is powered by a combination of Viasat’s digital products, resulting in a bold, creative, and valuable new approach for in-flight connectivity. The fact we’re already seeing so many customers connect, and really enjoy their experience, is testament to our close partnership with Vueling and to the demand for innovative and exciting onboard connectivity.”
