Jan 5 (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Sunday it expects to begin testing Elon Musk’s Starlink in February for in-flight internet services, and to first offer the connectivity on a commercial flight operated by Embraer E-175 aircraft this spring.

The airline plans to outfit its entire two-cabin regional fleet with the service by the end of 2025 and have its first Starlink-enabled plane on major routes in the air by the end of the year.

Starlink will eventually be available on all its flights, the airline said in a statement.

However, United said access would be free only for MileagePlus members, revising an earlier plan to offer free Wi-Fi to all passengers.

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    However, United said access would be free only for MileagePlus members, revising an earlier plan to offer free Wi-Fi to all passengers.

    That doesn’t sound free. That sounds like a subscription. But I would expect nothing less than blatant lies from a company that partners with a Neonazi fascist.

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      2 days ago

      Mileage plus I think is just their free rewards program. So, not really a subscription, but it’s kinda like “download the app for a free coffee once a week”/“join our loyalty program” kinda promotions.