🔗 Share this article The carrier will offer free fast onboard internet through space-based agreement Passengers flying with British Airways can soon enjoy high-speed wifi during flights at no cost after a new partnership involving SpaceX's space company. Free and Fast Internet for All British Airways stated that this complimentary, “quick and reliable” internet service through the satellite provider will be accessible for customers flying economy, premium economy, or first class starting next month. Widespread Deployment Over Multiple Airlines The umbrella firm for the airline, the airline group, confirmed it had secured an partnership with Starlink to provide connectivity access across 500-plus aircraft operated by its carriers, which also include the Irish airline, the Spanish carrier, and the low-cost airline. Uninterrupted Wifi starting at Boarding to Arrival British Airways noted that the introduction for the service was included in a £7bn “transformation” initiative and will offer smooth connectivity service to passengers starting at the gate to arrival, also when traveling across oceans or far-off locations. Customers will be able to link multiple gadgets and they will not require a unique password. Revolutionary for the airline as well as passengers, enhancing their experience onboard with us by giving them smooth wifi throughout the flight.” Present Connectivity Options Basic connectivity access is presently offered to British Airways passengers through nearly all of its planes using the .air platform. Participants in BA’s loyalty club are able to dispatch texts and plain-text emails onboard without paying, while passengers who want to stream audio, video, or content on their travel if not flying in premium cabins might be charged between four pounds ninety-nine and £21.99 per internet bundle. The Satellite Infrastructure SpaceX maintains a constellation of thousands with orbiting devices which is managed by SpaceX’s aerospace firm. Recent Developments for British Airways The airline's management has been striving to revitalize the airline again following a long time of budget reductions, technology issues, labor disputes, plus mass redundancies. BA noted that application of smart technology had helped the airline to bring the airline's timeliness to peak performance from 2012. Financial Performance Recently, British Airways reported a jump for earnings during the first six months of this year, contributing to its owner results upward. IAG is set to release the earnings covering Q3 recently on Friday. Additional Satellite Partnerships British Airways’ news follows shortly after telecom carrier the telecom firm said it was working alongside the satellite provider to enhance mobile network coverage across remote areas across the United Kingdom, letting consumers to easily connect mobile devices via space-based systems when no traditional cellular service is available.