Does UA1040 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 3% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1040 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

How the check works · Is Starlink Wi-Fi free?

UA1040 Starlink history

Based on 63 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 2 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 30, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA1040: Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737.

Routes UA1040 flies

Other EWR → AUA flights

UA1042

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Questions

How do I check if UA1040 has Starlink?
Pick your travel date above. United Airlines assigns the aircraft about 2 days before departure, and the answer then comes from that aircraft. Before that, you get Starlink odds from recent UA1040 flights, weighted to the latest.
How accurate is this?
We check each aircraft's Wi-Fi on united.com and match aircraft to flights using flight schedule data. Aircraft can be swapped before departure, so check again the day before you fly.