The service will be free and available gate to gate, similar to other airlines offering Starlink access. United’s announcement says it will start testing this system “in early

United Airlines will upgrade the speed and reliability of its in-flight internet service by switching to SpaceX's Starlink. Surprisingly, it will be free to all passengers.

United Airlines announced a deal Friday with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network to provide free Wi-Fi on all its airplanes over the next few years.

Right now, only JSX and Hawaiian Airlines offer high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi in the US. United Airlines adding Starlink will push other airlines to up their in-flight Wi-Fi game. Plus, it’s the biggest use of SpaceX’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network in commercial aviation so far.

United Airlines to offer high-speed Starlink internet access for free across its entire fleet, starting in 2025

United Airlines will soon become the second legacy U.S. carrier offering free in-flight WiFi to travelers when it introduces Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink.

The carrier plans to outfit its entire fleet with SpaceX satellite internet service; airlines see satellites providing faster, more consistent connections.

The world's most advanced high-speed Wi-Fi is coming to United with @Starlink. For free. You’ll be able to stream, game, shop and more on seatback screens and personal devices simultaneously. Expect the same internet you get on the ground… at 35,000 feet. We expect to have… pic.twitter.com/M6ZihBBEnb

Air France announced on Thursday that starting in summer 2025, passengers would have access to "ultra-high-speed" Wi-Fi on its flights through Elon Musk's Starlink. Starlink will eventually be rolled out to Air France's entire fleet,