United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Royal Caribbean wants to partner with Elon Musk for ship Wi-Fi
Royal Caribbean is be first cruise line to show interest in adopting Elon Musk’s Starlink for shipboard Wi–Fi
It made a recent filing to the US Federal Communications Commission, looking to use SpaceX’s satellite internet system for its ships.
“We believe we have identified a true next generation solution for our vessels that meets the rigorous technical and operational requirements,” the line said.
Starlink is becoming an attractive proposition for internet on the go with transportation businesses..
Hawaiian Airlines is also working with Starlink as its first major airline customer.
“We believe our work with SpaceX, the first of its kind in the cruise industry, will set the standard for other cruise operators and will mean a leap in terms of guest experience a,” the company said in the filing.
“We are eager to advocate for new market entrants to drive marketplace innovation.”
The FCC still has not yet officially approved Starlink’s application to provide internet on transportation such as planes and ships.
Related News Stories:
Ray Monty
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Storm Lilian travel chaos as bank holiday flights cancelled