United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby plans Starlink Wi-Fi expansion for 2027
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced plans to deploy Starlink Wi-Fi on half of its flights starting next week with full fleet coverage by 2027.
Initial rollout begins immediately
The airline will make the service available on 50 percent of its current flight schedule. This expansion follows feedback from passengers who switched to United specifically for high-speed internet access.
Los Angeles hub gets priority
Flights departing from Los Angeles will feature Starlink connectivity on every aircraft by mid-2027. An upgrade probability monitor is also being introduced to the airline app to track progress.
Customer numbers drive growth
Over 5.4 million passengers used the service in September alone, a figure that exceeds daily usage across the rest of the US industry combined. Status-match requests from rival frequent-flyer programs have increased fourfold since the announcement.
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