But all that's changing as of tomorrow at 8 a.m. when the first mainline United flight will take off from NYC to Houston with Starlink Wi-Fi enabled across both personal and in-flight entertainment screens, allowing much faster—and cheaper internet access for the first time on a major U.S. carrier.
While half of the regional fleet offers the service, the airline plans to install Starlink on up to 15 mainline 737-800 planes each month.
The roll-out has been almost a year in coming.
Ultimately, United will add Starlink to its entire fleet. And, even better, Wi-Fi access will be available for free to all MileagePlus customers and include inflight entertainment, streaming services, shopping, gaming and more.
It will pay to sign up for the loyalty program: passengers who have not signed up for a MileagePlus account will not have access to Wi-Fi at all, since older onboard internet systems are being removed during the Starlink installation process.
More Ways to Get Better—and Cheaper Wi-Fi Service on Flights
Up until now, passengers haven't had the best options for low-cost in-flight Wi-Fi. Typically, you have these methods to save on in-flight Wi-Fi:
Buy in advance online. Purchasing passes via the airline's website in advance may sometimes be cheaper than buying them on board.Use airline or phone loyalty programs. Many airlines' loyalty programs, such as Delta, offer free or reduced-cost Wi-Fi access (still, it can be spotty and/or not available for parts of the trip.)Get a subscription if you fly frequently. Some airlines offer bundle rates for heavy users—American Airlines, for example, is as low as $10 on board, or $49.95 a month for one device for a subscription.)Check your mobile carrier plan. T-Mobile, for example, may offer free Wi-Fi on United or Delta or a set number of free flights with Wi-Fi as part of its premium plan.Get a travel credit card with Wi-Fi perks. Some credit cards, particularly airline co-branded cards, may provide free Wi-Fi or statement credits to cover Wi-Fi purchases.Think about what apps you really need. Look for a cheaper messaging-only Wi-Fi plan if you only plan to use WhatsApp or iMessage.Related: This Budget Airline’s New Reclining Seat Fee Has Travelers Fuming
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