United Airlines flights are set to offer access to Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi services starting this spring, marking a significant expansion of the tech billionaire's influence. The airline will commence testing Starlink in February, with the first commercial flight featuring the service scheduled for this spring on its Embraer E-175 aircraft. United aims to equip its entire two-cabin regional fleet with Starlink by the end of 2025 and have its first mainline Starlink-enabled plane operational by year-end.
Eventually, Starlink will be accessible on all United flights, providing passengers with a range of services including streaming, shopping, gaming, and more. This partnership between United and Starlink, agreed upon in September, will grant complimentary access to Starlink for all United MileagePlus members.