Does UA1985 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 17% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1985 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA1985 Starlink history

Based on 70 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 4 Wi-Fi checks since Feb 24, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA1985: Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737.

Routes UA1985 flies

  • EWR → BDA · 2h 17m
    Seen 25 times · last seen Oct 18, 2026
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How do I check if UA1985 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 UA1985 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.