United’s brand-new Airbus A321XLR is entering service with free Starlink Wi-Fi already part of the aircraft from day one

Domestic flights start in September, followed by international service on December 1 with Washington Dulles → Amsterdam and Dublin

United is also heading toward nearly 1,000 Starlink-equipped aircraft by the end of 2026

The interesting part is that Starlink is now showing up on brand-new aircraft before they even enter service

Airlines are starting to design the passenger experience around having fast internet at 35,000 feet from the beginning