🔗 Share this article The carrier will offer no-cost quick onboard internet by way of satellite deal Flyers flying with this carrier can soon use quick connectivity in the air without charge due to a new deal involving Elon Musk's space provider. Complimentary and High-speed Wifi Across the Board British Airways stated that this no-cost, “reliable and lightning-fast” wifi offering from Starlink will be accessible for customers flying economy, business, or first class starting the coming month. Widespread Implementation Over Several Carriers The parent firm of BA, International Airlines Group, stated it had reached an deal involving Starlink to offer connectivity access on over 500 planes across the group's airlines, such as Aer Lingus, Iberia, plus the low-cost airline. Uninterrupted Connectivity from Gate through Landing British Airways stated that the rollout for the service was included in a £7bn “transformation” program and will offer lag-free connectivity access to travelers starting at the gate through landing, even when they are flying above large bodies of water or remote regions. Customers will be able to link numerous devices while they will not need a unique access code. “Gamechanging for us as well as travelers, improving onboard service onboard with us by giving them smooth wifi throughout the flight.” Existing Wifi Offerings Basic wifi service is presently provided for BA passengers through the majority of their planes through their .air platform. Participants in BA’s reward scheme may transmit communications and text-only correspondence in the air free of charge, while travelers looking to stream music, films, or content throughout the journey who are not travelling in business or first may be charged from £4.99 to twenty-one pounds ninety-nine for one internet plan. Starlink’s Network The provider uses a network of thousands of spacecraft and is operated by the billionaire's aerospace firm. Recent Developments at the Airline BA's executive team has been working to revitalize operations back following a period with financial constraints, IT problems, industrial action, plus mass redundancies. The airline explained that application with AI had helped the airline to reach the airline's timeliness to peak performance since 2012. Financial Outlook In August, BA announced a increase in financial performance during the first six months of this year, assisting its owner profit to grow. International Airlines Group is due to release its results for the quarter recently soon. Other SpaceX Partnerships The airline's announcement follows days following telecom carrier another UK company said it was teaming up with Starlink to boost cellular service across remote areas in Britain, by allowing users to seamlessly link handsets via satellites if there is no regular cellular service exists.