How do I check if UA1288 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 UA1288 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.

Does UA1288 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 28% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1288 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA1288 Starlink history

Based on 123 recent flights; Starlink found in 1 of 11 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 15, 2026 (last N87527, Aug 17, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1288: Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700, Airbus A321.

Routes UA1288 flies

ORD → LGA · 2h 25m
Seen 328 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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ATL → ORD · 2h 18m
Seen 37 times · last seen Oct 19, 2026
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LGA → IAH · 4h 9m
Seen 108 times · last seen May 20, 2026
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RNO → ORD · 4h
Seen 3 times · last seen Jun 12, 2026
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Other ORD → LGA flights

UA1821 UA669 UA2189 UA2605 UA1657 UA2458 UA1258 UA2617

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How do I check if UA1288 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 UA1288 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.