United Airlines has announced a landmark agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet to more than 1,000 aircraft, marking the industry’s largest deal of its kind. This partnership will allow United customers to access reliable, gate-to-gate Wi-Fi for free, transforming inflight entertainment and connectivity. The service will unlock experiences such as live TV, streaming services, online shopping, and gaming on both personal devices and seatback screens. Testing is set to begin in early 2025, with the first passenger flights expected later that year.
• Over 1,000 aircraft to be equipped with free Starlink Wi-Fi
• Testing begins in early 2025, with service expected later in the year
• Fast, reliable internet even over oceans and remote areas
• Supports live streaming, gaming, shopping, and productivity tools
• Available on personal devices and nearly 100,000 seatback screens
“Everything you can do on the ground, you’ll soon be able to do onboard a United plane at 35,000 feet, just about anywhere in the world,” said United CEO Scott Kirby.
