United Airlines to Fit Over 300 Jets with Starlink Wi-Fi as Weather Disruptions Ease
United Airlines extended its SpaceX agreement to roll out Starlink broadband Wi-Fi on over 300 aircraft, aiming to boost ancillary revenue and customer satisfaction. Winter snowstorms that disrupted operations have eased across major U.S. hubs, reducing flight cancellations and contributing to a nearly 4% rebound in airline shares this week.
1. Starlink Wi-Fi Expansion to 300 Aircraft
United extended an agreement with SpaceX to equip more than 300 aircraft with Starlink low-Earth orbit broadband, aiming to enhance in-flight connectivity and boost ancillary revenue through premium Wi-Fi offerings. Installation is scheduled to start in early spring with a full fleet rollout targeted by year-end.
2. Snowstorm Disruptions Easing at Major Hubs
Heavy snowstorms that triggered widespread delays and cancellations at key hubs have subsided across the Northeast and Midwest, improving operational reliability this week. The weather turnaround has contributed to a nearly 4% rise in United’s share price, reflecting investor confidence in stabilized flight schedules.