Does UA742 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 40% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA742 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 UA742 departures

  • TPA → IAH · Tue, Oct 20, 5:18 PM EDT
    N72405 · 737-900
    Thales

UA742 Starlink history

Based on 84 recent flights; Starlink found in 7 of 14 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 15, 2026 (last N37427, Oct 13, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA742: Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800.

Routes UA742 flies

Other TPA → IAH flights

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Questions

How do I check if UA742 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 UA742 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.