United’s first Starlink-equipped commercial flight scheduled for May
- United Airlines has been approved to operate flights with Starlink satellite internet service on Embraer 175 aircraft starting in May 2025, according to the FAA.
- The service will be free for all MileagePlus members, as reported by United Airlines.
- Starlink aims to install its technology on all 300 regional jets by the end of the year, according to United Airlines.
- Starlink, provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is expected to have broadband-like speeds but may not be effective in crowded urban areas, according to Musk.
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United Airlines receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped plane, schedules first flight for May
United Airlines passengers will be able to experience free in-flight Wi-Fi as soon as May through Elon Musk’s broadband satellite service Starlink.The Chicago-based airline announced on Monday that the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft and that its first commercial flight has been scheduled for May, just eight months after striking the deal with the SpaceX subsidiary.United's first commercial passengers to experience the new …
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