United Airlines announced last week that it had reached an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to carry the Starlink Internet service to your entire fleet. This is a very important partnership for both parties and as this launch takes place, anyone flying United will be able to access free Wi-Fi on their flight.
Right now, United uses a combination of four different inflight Wi-Fi providers, each with different capabilities and limitations. This inconsistency isn’t ideal for customers, plus it costs $8. Because Starlink’s satellites are closer to the planes, they should be able to offer a better user experience.
britcommerce’s Frederic Lardinois spoke to a United executive to discuss how this deal came together, and we have the details.