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United Airlines made the first flight of a mainline aircraft equipped with high-speed internet Starlink in a Boeing 737-800.
United has made history at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), when the flight 2940 took off from Newark/New York with destiny to Houston, marking the first time a major US airline has offered Starlink Wi-Fi on a flight of its main fleet, with connectivity to both personal devices and in-flight entertainment screens. The airline plans to install Starlink in up to 15 planes 737-800 of your main fleet every month; at the moment, more than half of its regional fleet already has this technology. By the end of the year, United hopes to have an additional aircraft type certified to offer Starlink.
United already flies with Starlink
More of 170 customers on board Boeing 737-800 They will enjoy the same type of high-speed, low-latency internet experience they have at home, which will allow them to access experiences such as live television and streaming services, shopping, games and more. The 15 October, The lead Starlink-equipped aircraft is also expected to fly Houston (IAH) a Fort Lauderdale (FLL) on the flight 365, and of Fort Lauderdale (FLL) a Houston (IAH) on the flight 445, where the day will end Houston.
United will install two Starlink antennas on each plane 737-800. The airline plans to install about 2,940 antennas throughout your fleet – the flight number of the first flight with customers.
Starlink Wi-Fi is free for United MileagePlus® members, and customers will be notified before their flight if it is equipped with Starlink.
«We are committed to raising the level of the onboard experience, and with Starlink, "We are changing the way people fly.", David Kinzelman said., United Director of Customer Experience. «Whether they are watching a live game, broadcasting an awards ceremony or working, "United customers won't miss a thing when they're on board a Starlink-equipped flight."
Starlink from United is breaking the Wi-Fi barrier, and the new service offers a new way of traveling through experiences such as:
- Live broadcast: Whether you're watching a live sporting event, a movie or your favorite show. What's more, passengers can access streaming services without buffering, delays or need to download content in advance.
- Real-time work collaboration: Download or upload files, share and edit documents, and stay in sync with your team in real time.
- Gaming a 30,000 feet tall: Pick up where you left off and play live games, or follow broadcasts of live game streaming services. Shopping without interruptions: Stay connected online, schedule grocery delivery and make restaurant and travel reservations, all from the comfort of your seat.
- Connect multiple devices at once: Customers will be able to access Starlink on all devices at the same time, like your seat screen, your phone, your tablet, your computer and more.
The first regional flight of United equipped with Starlink took place on a regional plane in May 2025, and the airline already has Starlink installed on more than half of the aircraft in its regional fleet. Initial customer ratings on those flights have been notable, since the 90% of customers appreciate the ability to stream on board with the high-speed connection, easy to use and consistent from Starlink.
The deployment of Starlink in the fleet of United aligns with the airline's plans to have more than 300,000 seatback screens across its fleet — more than any other US airline. U.S.—as it takes delivery of hundreds of new planes and modernizes existing aircraft. In recent years, United has invested billions of dollars in improving customer experience and, by offering greater value to customers, the airline seeks to gain stronger brand loyalty.
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