🔗 Share this article The carrier will offer complimentary quick onboard wifi via satellite deal Travelers on British Airways will soon use high-speed connectivity onboard at no cost following a major deal with the billionaire's space provider. Complimentary and Quick Internet Across the Board British Airways stated that this free, “quick and reliable” wifi provision from Starlink becomes offered to customers in coach, business, and premium cabins from next month. Expanded Deployment Across Multiple Flight Operators The parent organization for BA, IAG, stated it had finalized an agreement involving SpaceX for providing internet services on over 500 aircraft within the group's airlines, such as Aer Lingus, Iberia, and the low-cost airline. Seamless Connectivity from Gate to Landing British Airways explained that this implementation for this service was part of a £7bn “modernization” initiative and will offer uninterrupted internet access to passengers from the gate through landing, also when traveling over large bodies of water or isolated areas. Passengers can connect multiple gadgets while won't need to require a unique access code. “Gamechanging for the airline as well as passengers, improving the journey onboard with us through providing passengers seamless internet throughout the flight.” Present Connectivity Options Restricted wifi access is presently available to BA travelers on the majority of its planes via their .air service. Members of BA’s reward scheme can transmit communications plus text-based emails onboard without paying, whereas passengers wishing to stream audio, films, and movies on their travel and are not travelling in business or first may be charged between £4.99 and twenty-one pounds ninety-nine for a internet package. The Satellite System The provider maintains a system of thousands of orbiting devices and it's operated by Elon Musk’s company. Ongoing Improvements for BA BA's leadership are focusing to revitalize operations back following a period with financial constraints, IT problems, labor disputes, and staff cuts. British Airways stated that use of smart technology had helped it to bring their timeliness at the best levels from 2012. Profit Outlook Recently, the carrier reported a jump in earnings during the first six months of the year, assisting IAG’s profit upward. IAG will announce their results for the three months from July to September on Friday. Additional Satellite Deals The airline's news arrives shortly after telecom operator Virgin Media O2 revealed it was working alongside SpaceX to enhance mobile network service in rural parts of the UK, by allowing customers to automatically link phones through satellites when no standard cellular service exists.