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United Airlines receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped plane, schedules first flight for May
United Airlines's commercial passengers will experience Elon Musk's Starlink technology starting in May, according to a statement from the airline.
United gets FAA approval to install Starlink technology on dozens of planes
United Airlines says it expects its first flights equipped with Starlink technology to take to the skies in May after the FAA gave its approval for the rollout.
United's first Starlink-equipped plane will take flight in May
United Airlines will start rolling out new, faster inflight Wi-Fi using SpaceX’s Starlink service in May.

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United Airlines adds Thailand, Vietnam and Australia flights in latest expansion
United Airlines is adding service to Vietnam and Thailand in October and nonstop service from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, in December.
United Adds 3 New Flights to Asia and Australia
United Airlines has revealed its latest batch of new international flight routes, this time with a focus on Asia and Australia. Here's where the carrier is going next.
United Adds Three Brand-New Destinations
United is set to add new destinations to its route map this winter, becoming the only U.S. airline to serve these markets. These routes are scheduled to begin later this year. In Asia, the Chicago-based airline will begin serving Bangkok,
In texts, Gov. JB Pritzker expressed doubts about Mayor Brandon Johnson amid rumors United Airlines might move
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Comptroller Mendoza raised concerns about Mayor Johnson’s ability to keep United’s HQ in Chicago.
United Airlines captain breaks barriers as one of few Black women pilots: 'Women belong everywhere'
According to Centre for Aviation, women make up around 5-6% of airline pilots in the U.S. And organizations like Sisters of ...
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There's an exciting update for United's free Starlink Wi-Fi
United Airlines said it has received its first FAA certification for installing Starlink's satellite Wi-Fi on board the ...
United Airlines and Starlink to bring free high-speed internet for MileagePlus members
United Airlines said the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is ...
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Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines announces start date for Starlink WiFi
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based United Airlines has announced the start date of its new faster inflight Wi-Fi using Starlink, in ...
United’s first Starlink-equipped commercial flight scheduled for May
United is taking steps to offer free, high-speed internet on its planes. Here's the latest timeline for the rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi on its flights.
United hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb overcrowding
The clubs are a key perk of frequent-flyer programs and co-branded credit cards — a major revenue stream for airlines.
United Airlines: FAA approval for the first aircraft with Starlink Wi-Fi
United Airlines receives certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration for Starlink Wi-Fi in aircraft, a first ...