🔗 Share this article The UK airline will offer complimentary fast onboard connectivity through satellite partnership Travelers on British Airways are set to enjoy quick wifi in the air without charge after a recent agreement from the billionaire's space company. No-cost plus Fast Wifi Across the Board The airline announced that this complimentary, “reliable and lightning-fast” connectivity offering via SpaceX becomes available to travelers in economy, business, or first class as of soon. Widespread Implementation Throughout Multiple Carriers The holding company of British Airways, IAG, confirmed it had finalized an partnership with Starlink for providing internet services on 500-plus jets within their airlines, such as the Irish airline, the Spanish carrier, plus the low-cost airline. Smooth Internet starting at Boarding to Landing The airline explained that this rollout for this system was part of a £7bn “modernization” program that will provide lag-free wifi service to passengers from boarding through landing, even when traveling above oceans or isolated areas. Travelers will be able to connect multiple devices while won't need to need a unique login. Transformative for British Airways and passengers, elevating their experience during flights our flights by offering customers smooth internet from start to finish.” Current Wifi Offerings Limited connectivity service is currently provided to British Airways flyers across most of its jets via the .air service. Members in the airline's loyalty club can send messages and text-only correspondence in the air without paying, while flyers looking to watch audio, movies, or films during the journey if not travelling in premium cabins may be charged between £4.99 to twenty-one pounds ninety-nine for a wifi plan. The Satellite System Starlink maintains a system comprising thousands with spacecraft which is run under SpaceX’s aerospace firm. Latest Developments at BA Their leadership has been focusing to revitalize the airline again following a period of financial constraints, system failures, strikes, plus large-scale layoffs. The airline explained that use with artificial intelligence had helped the airline to reach their punctuality at record highs since over a decade ago. Earnings Performance Earlier this year, the carrier disclosed a rise for financial performance during H1 recently, helping to push the parent company earnings higher. IAG will release the results for the three months from July to September on Friday. Other Starlink Deals British Airways’ announcement comes shortly following wireless provider the telecom firm announced it was working with the satellite provider to enhance mobile network coverage across remote areas across the United Kingdom, enabling customers to easily connect phones using satellites if there is no regular mobile signal is available.