Does UA996 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 5% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA996 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 UA996 departures

  • IAD → ACC · Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM EDT
    N30913 · 787-8
    Panasonic

UA996 Starlink history

Based on 98 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 10 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA996: Boeing 787-8.

Routes UA996 flies

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How do I check if UA996 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 UA996 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.