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United Completes Starlink on Most Regional Jets, Moves to Mainline Rollout

United now turns to mainline jets, with FAA approvals setting the pace toward a 2027 finish.

Overview

  • United says nearly all two‑cabin United Express aircraft now have Starlink, topping 300 installations in under a year.
  • More than 25% of daily departures—about 1,200 flights—feature the service, with Wi‑Fi satisfaction nearly doubling as 7 million passengers connected 3.7 million devices in 10 months.
  • Mainline installations are underway, with over 500 mainline aircraft—and more than 800 total—projected to be equipped by the end of 2026 and full completion targeted for 2027.
  • The airline is seeking FAA approval for over a dozen mainline types, including the 737‑900ER, Airbus A321 family and 777, following a 737‑800 certification in September 2025.
  • A space‑themed Super Bowl ad will air Feb. 8 in select markets including Indianapolis, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Denver and Houston to spotlight the rollout.