Does UA1242 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 10% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1242 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA1242 Starlink history

Based on 71 recent flights; Starlink found in 2 of 4 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 16, 2026 (last N14250, Aug 4, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1242: Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737.

Routes UA1242 flies

  • SAP → IAH · 2h 53m
    Seen 450 times · last seen Oct 13, 2026
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Other SAP → IAH flights

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How do I check if UA1242 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 UA1242 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.