Does UA5989 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 99% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5989 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

Next UA5989 departures

  • LBB → DEN · Tue, Oct 6, 5:20 PM CDT
    N533GJ · CRJ550
    Starlink
  • DEN → IDA · Tue, Oct 6, 7:05 PM MDT
    N121SY · E175
    Starlink
  • LBB → DEN · Wed, Oct 7, 5:20 PM CDT
    N790SK · CRJ550
    Starlink
  • DEN → IDA · Wed, Oct 7, 7:05 PM MDT
    N164SY · E175
    Starlink

UA5989 Starlink history

Based on 67 recent flights; Starlink found in 19 of 20 Wi-Fi checks since Feb 1, 2026 (last N86375, Sep 19, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA5989: Embraer E-175, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-550.

Routes UA5989 flies

  • DEN → IDA · 1h 49m
    Seen 1,319 times · last seen Oct 6, 2026
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  • LBB → DEN · 1h 55m
    Seen 556 times · last seen Oct 6, 2026
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  • DEN → GUC · 1h 49m
    Seen 2 times · last seen Sep 24, 2026
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Other DEN → IDA flights

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How do I check if UA5989 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 UA5989 flights, weighted to the latest.
How accurate is this?
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