Does UA1290 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 14% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1290 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

Next UA1290 departures

  • IAH → SAL · Thu, Oct 22, 12:30 PM CDT
    N17423 · 737 MAX 9
    Starlink

UA1290 Starlink history

Based on 76 recent flights; Starlink found in 1 of 3 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 24, 2026 (last N69813, Oct 3, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1290: Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER.

Routes UA1290 flies

Other IAH → SAL flights

UA1461UA1441UA742

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How do I check if UA1290 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 UA1290 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.