United Airlines operates flight UA1278 between Sacramento (SMF) and Chicago (ORD). This route is typically operated by a 737 MAX 9. Based on United Airlines' current Starlink rollout — 724 of 1,787 aircraft equipped (41% of the fleet) — we estimate a 2% probability that this specific flight is equipped with Starlink satellite WiFi.
No aircraft observed on this route. Score reflects the fleet-wide rate for the recorded aircraft type B39M: 2.5%.
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Score is based on United Airlines's fleet-wide coverage: 724 of 1787 aircraft are Starlink-equipped (41% fleet ratio). No aircraft-type-specific rollout data is recorded for this route, so the score reflects the fleet-wide average.
Starlink coverage on this route is limited. United Airlines has started its Starlink rollout, but this route or aircraft type may not yet be equipped — the probability will rise as more aircraft are confirmed.
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B39M
Based on historical aircraft assignments for this day of the week. Actual aircraft may differ.
Prediction (2%) reflects the chance this specific flight has Starlink. No aircraft observed on this route. Score reflects the fleet-wide rate for the recorded aircraft type B39M: 2.5%. B39M coverage (2%) shows how many B39M aircraft have Starlink.
UA1278 is used on more than one route, and the aircraft assigned isn't always the same. The score above reflects the best-equipped version, so your flight may differ.
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We estimate a 2% probability that flight UA1278 has Starlink WiFi. No aircraft observed on this route. Score reflects the fleet-wide rate for the recorded aircraft type B39M: 2.5%. United Airlines is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates when new aircraft are confirmed.
United Airlines uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. Flight UA1278 operates SMF to ORD. Our Starlink probability score for this flight is 2%, based on United Airlines' fleet rollout data and confirmed tail numbers.
The most reliable method is to check your specific tail number after check-in — your boarding pass or the United Airlines app may show the aircraft registration. You can then search that tail number on StarlinkFlights.com. Alternatively, our probability score for flight UA1278 is 2% based on current fleet data.
The prediction for UA1278 is based on the aircraft actually observed or claimed to operate this route, not a generic fleet-wide guess. No aircraft observed on this route. Score reflects the fleet-wide rate for the recorded aircraft type B39M: 2.5%. A confirmed, dated passenger sighting for this specific flight can override this when one exists.
No prediction can guarantee a specific aircraft. Airlines perform last-minute equipment swaps for maintenance, operational needs, or schedule changes — meaning a Starlink-equipped tail can be replaced by a non-equipped one on the day. A score of 80% or above means historical data strongly favours Starlink on this flight, but it is not a guarantee. For the most reliable information, check the airline's gate display or app on the day of departure.
