Does UA5 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 2% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA5 Starlink history

Based on 96 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 17 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 28, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA5: Boeing 777-200ER.

Routes UA5 flies

  • IAH → LHR · 9h 20m
    Seen 28 times · last seen Oct 17, 2026
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Other IAH → LHR flights

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Questions

How do I check if UA5 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 UA5 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.