United to test Musk's Starlink next month
United Airlines said a faster rollout on its planes will allow for "game-changing" in-flight experiences such as streaming services, shopping and gaming.
United Airlines is speeding up its timeline for connecting its fleet to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite network that provides high-speed internet around the globe. The airline expects to begin testing Starlink in February with the first commercial flight anticipated in the spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft,
United Airlines has a lot riding on plans to accelerate its rollout of Elon Musk's Starlink service on its planes.
United Airlines says in-flight Wi-Fi through Starlink will eventually be available on all United flights on seat-back screens and personal devices.
The United partnership highlights how Musk's companies are making inroads into traditionally non-tech industries.
Access will be free for all MileagePlus customers and includes inflight entertainment experiences like streaming services, shopping, gaming and more.
A popular airline will be trialling Elon Musk's satellite internet from next month, which it hopes to roll-out for free to all it's loyalty customers in the future
United Airlines is moving quickly to add Elon Musk's high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi and internet to its entire fleet of almost 1000 aircraft.
The first mainline jet will be outfitted before the end of 2025. But only members of the carrier's loyalty program will get the service free, United said in a statement.
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United Airlines plans to launch its first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi this spring after accelerating its timeline for the new internet service, the company announced Sunday. The