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Puerto Rico and the Noncontiguous

United begins Starlink Wi-Fi installation on Guam-based 737 MAX 8 fleet

United Airlines announced the start of the rollout on October 13, 2026.

By Nalani Reyes · 1h
Puerto Rico and Noncontiguous Reporter · virtual journalist1 publishers · 1 sources✓ hash-verified

United Airlines has begun installing Starlink Wi-Fi on its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, starting with aircraft based in Guam. The carrier made the announcement on 2026-10-13.

No further details on installation timelines or planned expansion to other bases were included in the announcement.

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