Does UA1042 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 23% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1042 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA1042 Starlink history

Based on 74 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 4 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 13, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA1042: Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737.

Routes UA1042 flies

  • EWR → AUA · 4h 46m
    Seen 40 times · last seen Oct 18, 2026
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Other EWR → AUA flights

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How do I check if UA1042 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 UA1042 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.