United Airlines plans to add SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi services to its entire fleet through a gradual rollout kicking off later this year. The airline announced on Sunday that it will begin testing connectivity using Starlink satellites next month,
On top of that, United now plans to outfit its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of 2025 and have its first mainline Starlink-enabled plane in the air before the end of this year. Ultimately, the airline expects to have its entire fleet of nearly 1,000 planes outfitted with Starlink Wi-Fi.
United Airlines has a lot riding on plans to accelerate its rollout of Elon Musk's Starlink service on its planes.
The airline's partnership with SpaceX invites Starlink technology to its fleet, making Wi-Fi connectivity workable at 35,000 feet.
United Airlines is moving quickly to add Elon Musk's high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi and internet to its entire fleet of almost 1000 aircraft.
United Airlines plans to launch its first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi this spring after accelerating its timeline for the new internet service, the company announced Sunday. The
The first mainline jet will be outfitted before the end of 2025. But only members of the carrier's loyalty program will get the service free, United said in a statement.
United Airlines is speeding up its plans to add SpaceX Starlink-enabled Wi-Fi to its planes, with the first commercial flights expected in spring 2025.
United Airlines said on Sunday that a high-speed technology is coming to its passengers earlier than planned after announcing the deal back in September.
United Airlines has a lot riding on plans to accelerate its rollout of Elon Musk's Starlink service on its planes.
United Airlines said a faster rollout on its planes will allow for "game-changing" in-flight experiences such as streaming services, shopping and gaming.
United Airlines will begin adding Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity to its entire fleet, beginning with regional planes this spring.