NEW YORK — JetBlue will be the first airline to use Amazon’s satellite internet service. Starting in 2027, Project Kuiper high-speed Wi-Fi will be available for free on a portion of its planes.

While JetBlue has been offering free high-speed Wi-Fi on its flights since 2013, its use of Project Kuiper “marks an exciting leap forward” with faster speeds and lower latency, JetBlue President Marty St. George said in a statement Thursday.

“Whether it’s binge-watching a favorite show, staying connected with loved ones or wrapping up a work project, we’re always looking for ways to make our customers’ time in the air as connected and productive as they want it to be,” he said.

Internet service on airplanes is inconsistent across carriers, with some offering it at a premium, others providing it

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