UAL Expands Starlink Wi-Fi Service to International Widebody Routes

United Airlines expands Starlink Wi-Fi to long-haul flights, with widebody rollout accelerating as customer use and satisfaction surge.

Zacks Investment Research • 3 hours ago

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices lower, but passengers are unlikely to see immediate relief as tight ​capacity may allow carriers to keep fares well above pre-war levels.

Reuters • Jun 22, 2026

Nearly 30 Years Of Data Show The Best Time To Buy Airline Stocks Is Right After This Happens

Last Monday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the 21-mile chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world's oil supply normally flows.

Forbes • Jun 22, 2026

United Accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout with First Widebody Transatlantic Flight

United flight 14 is set to depart Newark/New York for London this evening aboard a Boeing 777-200, marking a major milestone as the airline's first widebody customer flight outfitted with Starlink – the first of nearly 60 widebody aircraft expected to have Starlink this year, with the entire widebody fleet expected to have it onboard next summer United is the largest airline across both the Atlantic and Pacific and will leverage Starlink, the world's most advanced satellite network, to deliver fast and reliable internet access for Mileage Plus® members, including over oceans, polar regions and other remote locations previously unreachable by traditional cell or Wi-Fi signals More than 400 United planes have Starlink today, and the airline expects to have close to 1,000 Starlink-equipped aircraft before the end of this year CHICAGO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United is accelerating the rollout of fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members as United flight 14 is set to depart Newark/New York for London this evening aboard a Boeing 777-200, marking the airline's first transatlantic widebody customer flight equipped with Starlink and the first of nearly 60 United widebody aircraft expected to have Starlink this year. United expects to have its entire widebody fleet outfitted by next summer as the airline expands Starlink's high-speed, reliable internet across its fleet.

PRNewsWire • Jun 22, 2026

U.S. Global Investors sees tailwind for airline stocks as oil prices slide

U.S. Global Investors (NASDAQ:GROW) said falling oil prices are providing a boost to airline stocks, pointing to gains in Delta Air Lines and United Airlines as carriers benefit from steady travel demand and lower fuel costs.

Proactive Investors • Jun 19, 2026

United Airlines (UAL) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

United Airlines (UAL) concluded the recent trading session at $118.32, signifying a +2.15% move from its prior day's close.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 18, 2026

Outlook Brightens For United Airlines; Longer-Term Doubts Persist

United Airlines is expected to benefit from falling fuel prices and robust demand, despite recent industry volatility. Industry capacity is expected to be tight in the second half of the year, allowing stronger airfares but raising regulatory scrutiny. UAL faces elevated risks from aggressive growth plans, rising labor costs, high capex, and FAA-imposed hub constraints.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 18, 2026

United Celebrates America with Custom 250th Anniversary Livery and Military Pilot Hiring Program Milestone

United's new "Stars and Stripes" livery takes to the skies this summer on a U.S.-built Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-800 featuring a bold red, white and blue design Nearly 600 pilots have transitioned from military service to United since 2024 through its military pilot pathway program U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy and United CEO Scott Kirby visit Washington Dulles International Airport to celebrate America's 250 th anniversary and the airline's pilot hiring milestone WASHINGTON, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United today unveiled a new specialty "Stars and Stripes" livery that celebrates the nation's 250th anniversary and announced a milestone to the airline's United Military Pilot Program, an initiative that provides currently serving active-duty U.S. military pilots access to a conditional job offer with the airline much earlier than they were previously afforded.

PRNewsWire • Jun 15, 2026

United confirms 'Eurobusiness' economy layout on its new Airbus A321XLRs

United Airlines plans to block some middle seats on Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The seats resemble "Eurobusiness" and will likely come at an upcharge.

Business Insider • Jun 15, 2026

Iran Ceasefire or Not, These 3 Companies Could Win

More than 100 days since the start of the Iran war, investors are still struggling to predict when or how it might conclude. Between headlines about a ceasefire and renewed attacks, it's difficult to assess how the conflict may continue—and what the impacts may be on the market.

MarketBeat • Jun 15, 2026