No Starlink? United Airlines Targets Rivals With Status Match Offer

United Airlines goes after top frequent flyers at Delta, American with status match

United Airlines launched an aggressive status match program for Delta and American's top frequent flyer elites.

No Starlink? United Airlines Targets Rivals With Status Match Offer

United is betting that Starlink will become one of its biggest selling points as it ramps up rollout of the in-flight Wi-Fi. Meanwhile, its chief rival, Delta, is receiving pushback online for not choosing the internet provider.

United is teasing Delta for not having Starlink on its planes, and trying to lure loyal customers with its fast WiFi

United Airlines said it installed Starlink on over 560 of its airplanes as of mid-September.Gary Hershorn/Getty ImagesUnited is offering to match travelers' loyalty status on Delta and American.The offer came as some Delta passengers online bemoaned its lack of Starlink in-flight WiFi.Delta is one of only a few airlines that have chosen not to install Starlink on its planes.United Airlines is trying to pry away its rivals' loyal fliers with a no…

After Starlink Scuffle, United Targets Delta and American Elites With New Status Match - The Bulkhead Seat

United Airlines is making a direct play for some of Delta Air Lines' (and American Airlines') frequent travelers with an aggressive new status match that could give eligible customers United MileagePlus elite status through January 2028.

American And United Try To Poach Delta Elite Flyers With Status Matches After Bastian’s Elon Musk Comments

American Airlines and United Airlines see an opportunity in the spat between Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Elon Musk: offer unhappy Delta flyers a status match and invite them to switch. The timing is clever, but will anger over Bastian’s reported comments actually change how people book flights? American And United Woo Delta Flyers With […]