United Rolls Out Starlink on Guam Fleet, Completes MAX 8 Transition Ahead of Schedule

United unveils new Guam-based fleet, free Wi-Fi in the sky

Corrections and clarifications: This story has been updated to reflect that the 737 Max 8 has a maximum range of 3,500 nautical miles. Other information was included in a previous version of the story.

United rolls out Starlink on Guam fleet, completes MAX 8 transition ahead of schedule

United Airlines has begun rolling out high-speed Starlink internet across its Guam-based Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, with two of the 10 aircraft already equipped and the rest expected to be connected by the end of the year.

United Airlines Plans Starlink Wi-Fi for Entire Boeing 737 MAX 8 Fleet in Guam - The Bulkhead Seat

United Airlines is expanding its complimentary Starlink internet service to some of the most remote corners of the globe on its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft based in Guam. The airline has already equipped two of its Guam-based jets with the satellite technology to bring improved connectivity to passengers traveling throughout Micronesia and the Pacific. Starlink’s satellite network is particularly valuable for flights crossing remote stretches …

United's Narrow-Body Pacific Flying Gets Upgraded With Starlink

United Airlines has given its Guam (GUM) base a big upgrade, completing the transition of the fleet from dated Boeing 737-800s to state-of-the-art 737 MAX 8 aircraft ahead of schedule. Even better, the airline has already equipped 2 of these aircraft with Starlink, and there are more retrofits to come. Here’s everything you should know about this exciting update. Starlink Rolling Out on United’s Guam-Based 737 MAX 8 Fleet United has shared a cou…