United Airlines began introducing Starlink Wi-Fi on its flights early in 2025, and the airline says nearly half of its flights now offer the high-speed satellite internet service. To help passengers plan, United has added a new tool that shows whether a specific flight is equipped with Starlink.
The rollout varies by fleet. For mainline aircraft on long-distance routes, the current figure is 37%, while United Express regional jets have greater coverage at 68%. United says it intends to reach 100% Starlink coverage by the end of next year. The airline already operates more Starlink-equipped planes than any other airline in the world and is installing the system on about 20 aircraft per week, with plans to finish by the end of 2027.
The scale is already significant. Starlink is active on more than 635 United mainline and United Express aircraft, and more than 250,000 customers on average fly on an equipped plane each day, across more than 2,500 flights, nearly half the airline's daily departures. United says it has flown more than 37.7 million passengers on Starlink-powered aircraft across more than 538,000 flights, powering 14 million devices.
United already notifies passengers about Starlink availability in preflight emails and texts. Because airlines sometimes swap aircraft at short notice due to technical faults or cancellations, the airline has also introduced a tracker for equipment changes. To use it, go to the tracking link within two days of departure and enter your flight number and departure date. Checking further ahead shows a percentage likelihood based on recent flights on the same route, but only within 48 hours does the tool give a generally reliable answer.
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