Call from United Airlines flights
UAUnited Airlines connects travelers over satellite internet. Whether voice calls are allowed on board is up to the airline's own Wi-Fi rules, so check them first. Before you board or as soon as you land, call hotels and airport car rentals to avoid costly missed connections.
Avoid seat phone & AeroMobile traps
Seat-back phones charge high per-minute rates. If your phone joins an onboard mobile network, your carrier bills the calls as roaming, usually at high rates. Keep Airplane Mode on and call over the Wi-Fi instead.
Onboard satellite internet setup
Wi-Fi provider: Starlink / Viasat / Panasonic
Global hub: Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Firewall info: The airline's own Wi-Fi rules decide whether voice calls are allowed on board, and we have not checked them. Check them before you call; if calls are not allowed, use QuikRing before you board or after you land.
First minute free to select destinations, with a verified email.
How to call step-by-step
- 01Keep your phone in Airplane Mode after departure.
- 02Turn Wi-Fi ON and connect to the United Airlines passenger portal.
- 03Open QuikRing in your browser, enter any mobile or landline, and tap Call.
What a call costs from the plane
Current per-minute prices from our rate table, in USD. They update automatically whenever a price changes.
| Destination | Mobile | Landline |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $0.13/min | $0.05/min |
| Canada | $0.03/min | $0.03/min |
| Germany | $0.09/min | $0.05/min |
| India | $0.08/min | $0.07/min |
| Mexico | $0.06/min | $0.02/min |
| Philippines | $0.36/min | $0.30/min |
| United Kingdom | $0.07/min | $0.02/min |
| United States | $0.02/min | $0.02/min |
Prices checked October 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can I call my hotel from a United flight if my arrival is delayed?
Only if United's own Wi-Fi rules allow voice calls on your flight; we have not checked them, so check them first. If they do, enter the hotel's local phone number in QuikRing and tell them you will check in late. If not, call as soon as you land.
Do I need to download an app before boarding?
No. QuikRing runs 100% in your mobile or laptop browser with no app store download required.