Does the United 737 MAX 8 have Starlink?

4 of 123 (3%). As of Nov 4, 2026.

Wi-Fi on United 737 MAX 8s
  • 4 Starlink
  • 119 Viasat

One square per aircraft, as last checked on united.com.

Flying on a 737 MAX 8?

The aircraft is usually assigned 1–2 days before departure. Check your flight then.

737 MAX 8 install pipeline

Progress sheet (Nov 3, 2026): 5 complete, 4 being installed, 1 awaiting verification. Verified on united.com: 4.

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Last 14 days

Install stations: ILN Wilmington, OH · RFD Rockford, IL

Recently added

Date we first saw Starlink on each.

Where Starlink 737 MAX 8s fly in the next 48 hours

16 scheduled departures on 15 routes. The busiest:

Flights that use the 737 MAX 8

Most frequent in the last 30 days.

What United has said

  • Oct 3, 2026 · More than 880 aircraft with Starlink by the end of 2026, and the whole fleet by the end of 2027. @united on X

The Boeing 737 MAX 8

Seats
166
Range
4,085 mi
Cruise
530 mph
First flight
2016
Engines
2× CFM LEAP-1B

Questions

Does the United 737 MAX 8 have Starlink?
4 of United's 123 737 MAX 8s have Starlink (3%).
What Wi-Fi do United's other 737 MAX 8s have?
Of the 123 United 737 MAX 8s last checked on united.com, 4 have Starlink; of the rest, 119 have Viasat.
When will every United 737 MAX 8 have Starlink?
United's fleet-wide target, which covers the 737 MAX 8 (Oct 3, 2026): more than 880 aircraft with Starlink by the end of 2026, and the whole fleet by the end of 2027. Source: @united on X.
Is Starlink free on United's 737 MAX 8?
Yes, on the 4 equipped United 737 MAX 8s: United Starlink Wi-Fi is free for MileagePlus members, and joining MileagePlus is free. The fine print.
Which United flights usually use a 737 MAX 8?
In the last 30 days, UA838, UA827, UA33, UA174, UA715 most often got a 737 MAX 8.

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