Southwest Airlines operates flight WN8840 between New Orleans (MSY) and New York (LGA). This route is typically operated by a 737-800. Based on Southwest Airlines' current Starlink rollout — 13 of 817 aircraft equipped (2% of the fleet) — our Starlink rating for this specific flight is very unlikely.
Based on how many 737-800 aircraft at Southwest Airlines have Starlink.
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13 aircraft independently verified
Based on how many 737-800 aircraft at Southwest Airlines have Starlink.
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. Based on how many 737-800 aircraft at Southwest Airlines have Starlink.
Aircraft recently seen operating this flight
| Date | Tail Number | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | N8540V | MSY → LGA |
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Our Starlink rating for flight WN8840 is very unlikely. Based on how many 737-800 aircraft at Southwest Airlines have Starlink. Southwest Airlines is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates when new aircraft are confirmed.
Southwest Airlines uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. Flight WN8840 operates MSY to LGA. Our Starlink rating for this flight is very unlikely, based on Southwest 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 Southwest Airlines app may show the aircraft registration. You can then search that tail number on StarlinkFlights.com. Alternatively, our rating for flight WN8840 is very unlikely, based on current fleet data.
The prediction for WN8840 is based on the aircraft actually observed or claimed to operate this route, not a generic fleet-wide guess. Based on how many 737-800 aircraft at Southwest Airlines have Starlink. 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 rating of very likely means historical data strongly favors 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.
