United Airlines has said that the high-speed Starlink WiFi connection, free for members of the MileagePlus program, is already up and running on more than 50% of its daily flights, coinciding with Thanksgiving Day and the start of the busy holiday travel season.
According to the airline, its goal is for this service to be available on almost 64% of its daily operations by the end of 2026 and that the complete rollout of the facilities will be completed by the end of 2027, according to a statement released by the company.
During the period from November 19 to December 1, United estimates that it will transport an average of more than 500,000 passengers per day on more than 4,800 daily flights. These forecasts include that Friday, November 20 will be the busiest day for travelers before the holidays, with more than 540,000 passengers, while the maximum number of trips would be reached on Sunday, November 29, with around 600,000 passengers.
The company has also revealed recent relevant improvements to its in-flight dining offering, which include new appetizer boxes, an expanded menu for pre-order service in the United Economy cabin, and new culinary proposals in United Polaris.
At the same time, the American airlines American Airlines and Southwet continue to move forward with the integration of Starlink into their fleets, while Delta Air Lines remains the only one of the four major airlines that has not yet taken that step.