United Airlines

Chicago – October 15, 2026 -- United Airlines travelers can now check whether their upcoming flight has Starlink Wi-Fi using a new online tracker, and the airline has extended its "Switch to Better Wi-Fi" status match offer to October 22.

The tracker shows Starlink status flight by flight

The tool, called StarlinkTracker.United.com, was built in response to customer demand. Travelers enter their travel dates and flight numbers within three days of departure, and the site updates in real time for last-minute aircraft changes. Aircraft assignments are typically confirmed within 24 hours of departure and remain subject to change.

The site also shows how many regional, narrowbody and widebody aircraft have Starlink. It lists the share of Starlink flights at seven hubs: Chicago, Newark, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston and Denver. The statistics refresh daily.

Chicago – September 19, 2026 -- United Airlines passengers can now watch live football games on seatback screens during flights, thanks to a new partnership with DISH announced this week. The service launches on more than 220 Starlink-equipped mainline aircraft, covering roughly 700 flights per day, and will run through the Super Bowl in February.

Live broadcasts span nine networks including ABC, CBS, NBC and ESPN.

Travelers in every class of service can stream ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network and Thursday Night Football on Prime Video directly from their seat. United expects to expand Starlink to nearly 700 mainline aircraft by early next year, with full installation completed before the end of 2027. The service is free for MileagePlus members.