Half of United flights have Starlink Wi-Fi – here's how to check yours
United says 639 aircraft now have Starlink, and the new tracker lets passengers check service by flight number and see last-minute equipment changes.
- On Thursday, United Airlines launched a Starlink WiFi Tracker, revealing that nearly half of its 5,100-plus daily departures now feature SpaceX's free, high-speed broadband service.
- United has equipped more than 635 aircraft with Starlink hardware since early 2025 and installs the technology on about 20 planes per week, targeting completion by the end of 2027.
- Passengers can check flight availability up to 3 days before departure, with real-time updates accounting for aircraft swaps. Chicago O'Hare leads United's hubs at 55% of departures equipped; San Francisco ranks lowest at 36%.
- Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will install Starlink on its entire fleet of Boeing 737s by 2027, while American Airlines plans to adopt the satellite service for its mainline fleet starting next year.
- Marketing Starlink as a competitive advantage, United is running a status-match promotion targeting Delta and American customers; however, recent increases in elite-status spending requirements drew criticism from longtime members.
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Half of United flights have Starlink Wi-Fi – here's how to check yours
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United Airlines Launches Starlink Wi-Fi Tracker as Service Reaches Nearly 50% of Flights - The Bulkhead Seat
Starlink is a game changer when it comes to in-flight Wi-Fi. I find myself excited when I learn that my flight will offer the high-speed connectivity. United Airlines is now making it easier for passengers to determine whether their upcoming flight will offer Starlink internet service. The carrier has introduced a new online tracking tool as its satellite Wi-Fi rollout reaches more than 635 aircraft with installations continuing at a pace of app…
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