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.