Does UA5979 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

0% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5979 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA5979 Starlink history

Based on 1 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 1 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 28, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA5979: Bombardier CRJ-200.

Routes UA5979 flies

Last seen May 18, 2026.

  • MLI → ORD · 1h 18m
    Seen 47 times · last seen May 18, 2026
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How do I check if UA5979 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 UA5979 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.