According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, United Airlines has launched its inaugural flight from Newark Airport equipped with Starlink WiFi, offering significantly faster in-flight internet compared to traditional airline WiFi. This development, highlighted during the flight to CES 2026 in Las Vegas, marks a major advancement in airline connectivity. The adoption of Starlink technology enables real-time AI-driven applications, enhances passenger experience, and opens new business opportunities for in-flight entertainment and data services in the aviation industry (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Jan 4, 2026).