United’s Starlink Seatback Screens Now Stream Live TV and Sports in Flight
United Airlines and DIRECTV are bringing live TV and sports to Starlink-enabled seatback screens, giving passengers free access on select aircraft this summer.
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United Airlines and DIRECTV Team Up to Stream Live TV – Including Live Sports – on Starlink-Enabled Seatback Screens This Summer
United will offer live TV streaming on Starlink-enabled seatback screens through July 20 on up to 150 aircraft. DIRECTV IN FLIGHT will provide free access to more than a dozen channels, including live sports, news, weather, business and entertainment.
United Takes Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across the Atlantic on Its First Boeing 777
United has launched its first widebody transatlantic flight with Starlink Wi-Fi, marking a major step in its plan to bring free high-speed connectivity to long-haul routes.
United Accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout With First Widebody Transatlantic Flight
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
United has launched its first Starlink-equipped transatlantic widebody flight between Newark and London, marking a major milestone in its fleetwide connectivity rollout. More than 400 United aircraft already feature Starlink, with nearly 1,000 expected to be equipped by the end of 2026, providing fast and reliable internet access across global routes.
JetBlue and United Add Shared Loyalty Perks as Blue Sky Partnership Expands
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
JetBlue and United have expanded their Blue Sky partnership with reciprocal loyalty benefits, giving eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members more perks across both networks.
JetBlue to End Loyalty Partnership With JSX in Early 2026
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
JetBlue will conclude its long-running loyalty partnership with JSX in February, reshaping how frequent flyers earn points on premium short-haul charter flights.