More Than Half of United's Daily Flights Now Have Starlink, in Time for Thanksgiving Travel
PR Newswire•12/11/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤6.6+ million customers expected to travel with United over Thanksgiving
- ➤Starlink available on more than half of United’s daily flights
- ➤Nearly 64% of daily flights expected to have Starlink by end-2026
- ➤Starlink installations expected complete across United’s fleet by end-2027
- ➤More than 500,000 customers expected daily on 4,800+ flights during holiday period
Expert Statements
David Kinzelman, Chief Customer Officer of United Airlines
“From staying connected with Starlink Wi-Fi to making it easier for families to navigate the airport and know what to expect along the way, we're focused on giving customers the tools and information they need to make every step of their journey easier and more enjoyable, especially during the busy holiday season,”
David Kinzelman, Chief Customer Officer of United Airlines
“And with our teams across the airline ready to take great care of customers, we're looking forward to helping make holiday travel as seamless as possible.”
More Than Half of United's Daily Flights Now Have Starlink, in Time for Thanksgiving Travel PR Newswire
Airline expects 6.6+ million customers over the Thanksgiving holiday. Travelers on equipped flights can expect more live NFL games and the ability to pair their personal Spotify accounts on Starlink-enabled seatback screens, a mobile app feature that can save up to 30 minutes at the airport, new snackboxes and an expanded pre-order menu
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