United Air Readies First Flights With Wi-Fi From Musk’s Starlink

United Airlines Holdings Inc. installed its first Starlink terminal on a regional aircraft, becoming the first major US airline to adopt Elon Musk’s satellite connectivity service for in-flight Wi-Fi.

The move is part of a broader deal to equip United’s entire fleet of more than 1,000 planes with terminals made by SpaceX, starting with more than 300 two-class regional planes this year. The new, faster connection will only be available to members of the MileagePlus loyalty program, who can access it for free.

“Just imagine that high-speed internet 30,000 plus feet in the air, seamless connectivity,” said Monal ...