United Had Its First Flight With Starlink Wi-Fi. Here's What Comes Next

United is now the largest U.S. carrier to use the satellite technology. Getting it on over 1,000 aircraft will take time, but it’s moving quickly.

United Airlines debuted its first-ever Starlink flight on May 15 on a route between Chicago O’Hare and Detroit, making it the largest U.S. carrier to use the satellite technology.

In-flight Wi-Fi has always been spotty and glitchy, but United is bullish that Starlink will change that.

The carrier has touted Starlink as an “in-flight Wi-Fi revolution” in advertisements and executives have repeatedly said they expect the technology to significantly change the customer experience.

Plus, the Starlink Wi-Fi will be free for United MileagePlus members. Currently, MileagePlus members have to pay $8 to access in-flight Wi-Fi, while non-members pay $10.

United has been determined to install Starlink throughout its fleet on a relatively qui