United Airlines Secures FAA Green Light For Starlink-Equipped Boeing 737-800 As Free Wi-Fi Rollout Accelerates
1. United Airlines received FAA approval for its first Boeing 737-800 with Starlink. 2. The inaugural flight is set for Oct. 15 from Newark Liberty International Airport. 3. United's Starlink service received positive feedback, with 90% passenger satisfaction noted. 4. Starlink's lightweight hardware reduces fuel burn and improves reliability in tough conditions. 5. United plans to retrofit 50 regional jets monthly and expand to mainline aircraft.