Does UA3988 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

Over 99% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA3988 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 UA3988 departures

  • IAD → CMH · Wed, Oct 21, 8:20 AM EDT
    N86334 · E175
    Starlink

UA3988 Starlink history

Based on 94 recent flights; Starlink found in 30 of 31 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 5, 2026 (last N88332, Oct 2, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA3988: Embraer E-175.

Routes UA3988 flies

  • IAD → CMH · 1h 24m
    Seen 195 times · last seen Oct 19, 2026
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  • IAH → CLT · 2h 29m
    Seen 1,132 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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  • CLE → IAD · 1h 22m
    Seen 71 times · last seen Aug 7, 2026
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  • AUS → IAD · 3h 33m
    Seen 55 times · last seen Jun 20, 2026
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Other IAD → CMH flights

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How do I check if UA3988 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 UA3988 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.