Does the United 737 MAX 9 have Starlink?

42 of 188 (22%). 4 tails not checked yet. As of Nov 4, 2026.

Wi-Fi on United 737 MAX 9s
  • 42 Starlink
  • 142 Viasat
  • 4 Not checked yet

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

Flying on a 737 MAX 9?

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

737 MAX 9 install pipeline

Progress sheet (Nov 3, 2026): 48 complete, 6 being installed, 1 awaiting verification. Verified on united.com: 42.

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Last 14 days

Install stations: GSO Greensboro, NC · MIA Miami, FL · MLB Melbourne, FL · RFD Rockford, IL

Recently added

Date we first saw Starlink on each. The first 737 MAX 9 was Aug 7, 2026.

Where Starlink 737 MAX 9s fly in the next 48 hours

271 scheduled departures on 190 routes. The busiest:

Flights that use the 737 MAX 9

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 9

Seats
179
Range
4,085 mi
Cruise
530 mph
First flight
2017
Engines
2× CFM LEAP-1B

Questions

Does the United 737 MAX 9 have Starlink?
42 of United's 188 737 MAX 9s have Starlink (22%). 4 tails not checked yet.
What Wi-Fi do United's other 737 MAX 9s have?
Of the 184 United 737 MAX 9s last checked on united.com, 42 have Starlink; of the rest, 142 have Viasat. 4 not checked yet.
When will every United 737 MAX 9 have Starlink?
United's fleet-wide target, which covers the 737 MAX 9 (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 9?
Yes, on the 42 equipped United 737 MAX 9s: 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 9?
In the last 30 days, UA2439, UA1303, UA1522, UA1873, UA1984 most often got a 737 MAX 9.

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