Does UA997 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 6% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA997 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA997 Starlink history

Based on 98 recent flights; Starlink found in 0 of 26 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026.

Aircraft seen on UA997: Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9.

Routes UA997 flies

  • ACC → IAD · 10h 50m
    Seen 2 times · last seen Oct 15, 2026
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How do I check if UA997 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 UA997 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.