United Airlines operates flight UA1242 between San Pedro Sula (SAP) and Houston (IAH). This route is typically operated by a 737 MAX 8. Our Starlink rating for this flight is very unlikely. We tracked 27 recent United Airlines flights on this route. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types. On the most recent figures we hold, Starlink is on 682 of United Airlines' 1,575 aircraft.
We tracked 27 recent United Airlines flights on this route. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types.
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Source: United's Starlink tracker, as of Nov 7, 2026
45 aircraft independently verified
We tracked 27 recent United Airlines flights on this route. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types.
Very unlikely means the evidence points to an aircraft without Starlink today. That can change as the airline equips more aircraft.
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Rating: Very unlikely. This is our rating that this specific flight has Starlink. We tracked 27 recent United Airlines flights on this route. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types.
Aircraft that operated UA1242 in the last 90 days, from our weekly flight tracking. Showing 10 of 26.
| Aircraft | Type | Last week seen | Starlink |
|---|---|---|---|
| N17422 | 737 MAX 9 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N27419 | 737 MAX 9 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N37502 | 737 MAX 9 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N47533 | 737 MAX 9 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N17403 | 737 MAX 9 | Oct 26, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N17407 | 737 MAX 9 | Oct 26, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N17356 | 737 MAX 8 | Oct 5, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N17279 | 737 MAX 8 | Sep 28, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N27267 | 737 MAX 8 | Sep 28, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N27268 | 737 MAX 8 | Sep 28, 2026 | Not confirmed |
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Our Starlink rating for flight UA1242 is very unlikely. We tracked 27 recent United Airlines flights on this route. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types. United Airlines is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates.
United Airlines uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. Flight UA1242 operates SAP to IAH. We rate flight UA1242 very unlikely.
The most reliable method is to check your specific aircraft. Flight-tracking sites and some airline apps show the aircraft registration close to departure. You can search that registration on StarlinkFlights.com. Our rating for flight UA1242 is very unlikely. The explanation is on this page.
The rating is a label, not a guarantee. It reflects the evidence we hold for the route. We tracked 27 recent United Airlines flights on this route. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types. Passenger speed tests and aircraft records for this specific flight are listed on this page as evidence. They do not change the rating.
No rating can guarantee a specific aircraft. Airlines swap aircraft for maintenance, operations or schedule changes, so an equipped aircraft can be replaced by one without Starlink on the day. A high rating means the evidence favors Starlink, but it is not a guarantee. On the day of departure, check the airline's gate display or app.
