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United Airlines WiFi: Free for MileagePlus Members in 2026

United Airlines has made WiFi free for all MileagePlus members across its entire fleet — Starlink jets and legacy Viasat/Panasonic aircraft alike. MileagePlus enrollment is free. Non-members pay from $8/day.

Provider Summary

United Airlines's in-flight WiFi is powered primarily by Starlink (rolling out) + Viasat/Panasonic (legacy), with typical speeds around 100 Mbps and peaks up to 250 Mbps. Most mainline aircraft are equipped — check the data hub for aircraft-specific status. [source]

Free?
Mixed — see free conditions
Provider
Starlink (rolling out) + Viasat/Panasonic (legacy)
Last verified
2026-05-04

United Airlines WiFi Rollout — Aircraft by Aircraft

Bombardier CRJ-550 Complete
Part of the regional fleet where installations are largely complete.
announced 2024-09 · target 2025
CRJ-700 Complete
Part of the regional fleet where installations are largely complete. [src]
announced 2024-09 · target 2025
Embraer E-175 Complete
Installations completed by end of 2025 as part of two-cabin regional fleet.
target 2025
Embraer E170 Complete
Part of the regional fleet where installations are largely complete.
announced 2024-09 · target 2025
Embraer E175 Complete · 40%
300+ regional fleet COMPLETE (Feb 2026). 17 Boeing 737NGs on mainline. Target 800+ total by end 2026. 7M+ passengers served, 25% of daily departures.
announced 2024-09
Airbus A220 In progress
Approved for Starlink service. Installations accelerating on mainline fleet.
Airbus A320 In progress
Approved for Starlink service. Installations accelerating on mainline fleet.
Airbus A321 family In progress
Starlink service is being installed on mainline aircraft.
announced 2024-09 · target 2027
Airbus A350 In progress
Approved for Starlink service. Installations accelerating on mainline fleet.
Boeing 737 MAX8 In progress
Approved for Starlink service. Installations accelerating on mainline fleet.
Boeing 737 MAX9 In progress
Approved for Starlink service. Installations accelerating on mainline fleet.
Boeing 737-800 In progress · 10%
Mainline rollout underway — first FAA-certified mainline 737-800 (N77525) Oct 2025.
announced 2024-09 · target 2026-12-31
Boeing 737-9 In progress · 5%
Mainline MAX rollout beginning 2026. [src]
announced 2023-01-01 · target 2026-12-31
Boeing 737-900ER In progress
Starlink service is being installed on mainline aircraft.
announced 2024-09 · target 2027
Boeing 787 Dreamliner In progress
Approved for Starlink service. Installations accelerating on mainline fleet.
Bombardier CRJ550 In progress · 98%
81/83 CRJ550s equipped as of May 2026. [src]
announced 2023-01-01 · target 2026-06-30
CRJ-550 In progress
Express fleet: 38% complete (255/670 planes). 50 aircraft with Starlink tracked. [src]
CRJ550 In progress
Approved for Starlink service. Part of regional fleet with nearly all installations complete.
E175SC In progress
Express fleet: 38% complete (255/670 planes). 36 aircraft with Starlink tracked. [src]
ERJ-175 In progress
Express fleet: 38% complete (255/670 planes). 99 aircraft with Starlink tracked. [src]
Embraer E190 In progress
Approved for Starlink service. Part of regional fleet with nearly all installations complete.
Embraer ERJ-175 In progress · 48%
327 Express aircraft done Q1 2026 (48% of Express). E175 fleet nearing completion. [src]
announced 2023-01-01 · target 2026-12-31
Mitsubishi CRJ-701ER In progress
Express fleet: 38% complete (255/670 planes). 1 aircraft with Starlink tracked. [src]
Boeing 777 Planned
Widebody fleet planned for 2027.
announced 2024-09 · target 2027-12-31
Boeing 787-9 Planned
Seeking FAA approval for installation.
target 2027
Unknown Planned
Mainline fleet: 0% complete (1/1111 planes). 1 aircraft with Starlink tracked. [src]

United Airlines Fleet Tracker

SeatWiFi tracks 1,325 United Airlines aircraft by individual tail number, cross-referenced against the FAA registry and live passenger reports.

Active or in-progress WiFi installs cover 23 aircraft types: Bombardier CRJ-550, CRJ-700, Embraer E-175, Embraer E170, Embraer E175, Airbus A220.

See every tracked UA tail number →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does United Airlines have WiFi on all flights?

All cabins on equipped aircraft See the live data hub at /airlines/ua for aircraft-by-aircraft status.

What WiFi provider does United Airlines use?

United Airlines WiFi is powered primarily by Starlink (rolling out) + Viasat/Panasonic (legacy). <a href="https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-installs-starlink-wifi-300-aircraft-goal-800-years-end/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-[#00a8ff] hover:underline">[source]</a> For free vs paid, see /united-airlines-free-wifi.

How fast is United Airlines WiFi?

United Airlines WiFi runs on Starlink (rolling out) + Viasat/Panasonic (legacy), with typical speeds around 100 Mbps and peaks up to 250 Mbps. <a href="https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-installs-starlink-wifi-300-aircraft-goal-800-years-end/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-[#00a8ff] hover:underline">[source]</a> For pricing tiers tied to speed, see /united-airlines-wifi-cost.

Does United Airlines WiFi work on international flights?

United Airlines's long-haul fleet generally has WiFi on international routes, though brief drops over polar regions can occur depending on the satellite system. See the live data hub at /airlines/ua for aircraft-by-aircraft status.

How do I connect to United Airlines WiFi?

Switch on airplane mode after takeoff, enable WiFi, select the United Airlines network, and follow the on-board portal to either log in (free passes) or buy a plan. For free-WiFi conditions, see /united-airlines-free-wifi.

United Airlines Flights We're Tracking

UA1234 BOEING 737-800 (738) Unknown UA1796 BOEING 737 MAX 8 Starlink
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Last verified: 2026-05-04
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