United Airlines has beenapprovedto begin operating flights with onboard Starlink satellite internet service.
Beyond United, it has also signed deals to offer in-flight WiFi with Hawaiian and private jet operator JSX.
It would be unsurprising to see airlines eventually throttle the service and upcharge for faster speeds.
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Being associated with Elon Musk, Starlink comes with some baggage.
In Canada, the province of Ontario recentlycanceled a $100 million Starlink contractin retaliation over U.S. tariffs.
Musks empire is exposed to geopolitical conflict being so close to President Trump.
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