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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS LIVE GAMING TO 35,000 FEET, POWERED BY STARLINK

  • Southwest Airlines hosted the first live gaming tournament in the sky aboard a Starlink-equipped aircraft flying from Austin to San Diego on November 12, 2026.
  • Twitch creators competed head-to-head & livestreamed the event in real time to the Twitch community using high-speed, low-latency connectivity.
  • The activation demonstrated Southwest's plan to equip its entire fleet with Starlink by fall 2027, aiming to become the first major U.S. airline to do so.
  • The flight experience utilized various devices including Nintendo Switch systems, gaming laptops, tablets, & phones to showcase connectivity at 35,000 feet.
  • Sabrina Callahan, Senior Vice President & Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, stated the event united the energy of TwitchCon with Starlink technology to make journeys memorable.
  • Lisa Hingson, Vice President Customer Experience & Innovation, noted that customers want to stay connected in the air just as they do on the ground.
  • Free WiFi is available to all Rapid Rewards Members via T-Mobile, allowing access to tier benefits, points, & reward booking options.
  • TwitchCon 2026 is scheduled for November 13 to 15 at the San Diego Convention Center, featuring streamers, developers, & fan meet-ups.
  • Southwest Airlines operates across 121 airports in 12 countries, carried more than 134 million customers in 2025, & employs over 73,000 people as of June 30, 2026.
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