Originally Posted by
sonyeoshin
Wasn't it confirmed that this specific plane did not have NEXT? With the MAX 8 fleet doing GUM routes early next year, it now seems pointless to try to do any upgrades to the current fleet.
I agree with your logic, with one exception. The plane is REPORTED without Next.
Over the past year and a half, I've flown on 4 planes that were listed as Reported without NEXT or NEXT was unconfirmed, yet they all had NEXT. (I emailed the fleet site to report my findings). Second, the plane has viasat, which is mostly on NEXT planes.
Back to your logic, why would they upgrade any 737-800s wifi if Starlink is just around the corner. For that matter, why would they update ANY plane's wifi with Starlink just around the corner. (Unless UA is looking to get rid of the US Ka band as quickly as possible).