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United has Starlink Wi-Fi on more than half its daily flights, targeting fleetwide installation by end of 2027

United Airlines says Starlink is now available on more than half of its daily flights, with coverage expected to reach nearly 64% by the end of 2026. The airline plans to complete installation across its fleet by the end of 2027; its long-haul aircraft remain less extensively equipped, according to one report.

Discovered 2026-11-12T05:45:38.368785-08:00 | 2026-11-12T05:45:38.368785-08:00

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Starlink has crossed the halfway point across United’s daily flights, but installation remains incomplete; the airline’s stated milestones are nearly 64% coverage by end-2026 and fleetwide completion by end-2027.
More consistent onboard connectivity is a passenger-service differentiator, while the reported lag on long-haul aircraft means coverage may vary by route and aircraft during the rollout.

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