Wi-Fi From Musk’s Starlink Is Now Coming to a United Airlines Airplane Near You
Starlink equipment in the ceiling of a United Airlines regional jet.
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United Airlines Holdings Inc. installed its first Starlink terminal on a regional aircraft, becoming the first major US airline to adopt Elon Musk’s satellite connectivity service for in-flight Wi-Fi.
The move is part of a broader deal to equip United’s entire fleet of more than 1,000 planes with terminals made by SpaceX, starting with more than 300 two-class regional planes this year. The new, faster connection will only be available to members of the MileagePlus loyalty program, who can access it for free.