Does UA518 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 5% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA518 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA518 Starlink history

Based on 74 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 1 Wi-Fi checks since Apr 2, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA518: Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Routes UA518 flies

  • IAH → XPL · 2h 58m
    Seen 10 times · last seen Oct 16, 2026
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Questions

How do I check if UA518 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 UA518 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.