Does UA879 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 1% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA879 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA879 Starlink history

Based on 127 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 8 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 17, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA879: Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-200.

Routes UA879 flies

  • LHR → IAH · 10h 15m
    Seen 23 times · last seen Oct 17, 2026
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Other LHR → IAH flights

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How do I check if UA879 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 UA879 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.