United Airlines announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink—the high-speed satellite internet service from SpaceX—to its global flights, offering travel enthusiasts a major upgrade in connectivity. The airline expects to begin testing Starlink next month, with the first commercial flight projected to depart this spring aboard a United Embraer E-175.

CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2024 – United Airlines has signed a groundbreaking agreement with SpaceX to provide Starlink’s high-speed Wi-Fi service across its fleet, marking the largest deal of its kind in the airline industry. The move will deliver free, fast, and reliable inflight internet to passengers on United's mainline and regional aircraft.