Monday, January 6, 2025 United Airlines has announced an accelerated timeline for integrating Starlink, the world’s fastest and most reliable inflight connectivity system, into its global fleet. Testing is set to begin next month, with the first commercial flight equipped with Starlink scheduled for this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. The airline plans to upgrade its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of the year and introduce Starlink to its mainline aircraft before 2025 closes.
United ultimately aims to equip its entire fleet with the cutting-edge service. MileagePlus members will enjoy free access to Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet, unlocking streaming, gaming, shopping, and other entertainment options during flights. Membership in MileagePlus is free, and customers can sign up at united.
com/starlink. “We have big plans for our MileagePlus members this year, and the rapid deployment of Starlink is central to them,” said Richard Nunn, CEO of United MileagePlus. “This partnership will not only transform the United flying experience but also pave the way for new benefits and partnerships for our members.
” United inked the industry’s largest Starlink integration agreement with SpaceX last September, marking a significant milestone for both companies. Starting in a few months, United passengers will experience high-speed internet in the air akin to what they enjoy on the ground. The gate-to-gate connectivity will be accessible on se.
