United Adds Starlink Wi-Fi to More Than 640 Aircraft
United said Starlink was installed on more than 640 aircraft as of October 20, with the airline targeting fleet-wide availability by the end of 2027.
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United said it had installed Starlink Wi-Fi on more than 640 aircraft as of October 20, 2026, and was equipping about three aircraft each day.
Key details
- United said Starlink was available on about half of its flights, including regional services.
- The airline expects the service to cover 61% of its flights by the end of 2026.
- United forecasts Starlink availability on 87% of flights by June 1; the company release did not specify a year for that milestone.
- United expects Starlink to be available across its fleet by the end of 2027.
More than 5.4 million customers used Starlink on United flights in September, the airline said.
Why it matters
The rollout brings satellite Wi-Fi to United passengers across mainline and regional flights. More than 5.4 million customers used Starlink in September, according to the airline.
What happens next
United plans to continue installing the service as it works toward fleet-wide availability by the end of 2027. Which United route would you most like to see with Starlink Wi-Fi?
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