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United Airlines to Offer Free Starlink Internet on Jets

3/31/2025

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United Airlines is set to revolutionize in-flight connectivity by introducing Starlink satellite internet on its Embraer 175 jets, with all 300 aircraft expected to be equipped by year-end. UnitedPlus members will enjoy this service for free, but questions linger about its performance in urban areas and its ties to Elon Musk.

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United Airlines is set to revolutionize in-flight connectivity by introducing Starlink satellite internet on its Embraer 175 jets, with all 300 aircraft expected to be equipped by year-end. UnitedPlus members will enjoy this service for free, but questions linger about its performance in urban areas and its ties to Elon Musk.