United Airlines is now beginning to offer in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi on its mainline aircraft covering the US and international flights to Canada and Mexico.

It started with a jaunt today that carried a planeload of journalists from Chicago to Milwaukee and back on a demonstration flight. I packed my bag and headed to the Windy City to learn firsthand if the satellite Wi-Fi provider makes a difference.

At a time when our phones and smartwatches have satellite connectivity options -- helping us reach emergency responders or send text messages when we're out of range of a cell signal -- Starlink and United are providing travelers with an upgraded convenience. What's more, we're getting in-flight Wi-Fi with speeds and connectivity that rival what we experience at home or the office.

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