🔗 Share this article The carrier is introducing no-cost quick onboard connectivity via Starlink partnership Travelers on British Airways can soon use quick internet onboard at no cost due to a new partnership from the billionaire's communications firm. No-cost and High-speed Connectivity for All British Airways announced that the complimentary, “reliable and lightning-fast” wifi offering from the satellite provider becomes available for travelers flying economy, business, and first class from next month. Widespread Deployment Throughout Various Flight Operators The umbrella firm for British Airways, the airline group, stated it had secured an deal with SpaceX to provide internet coverage on over 500 planes across their operators, including Aer Lingus, the Spanish carrier, and Vueling. Seamless Internet starting at Gate through Landing The airline noted that the implementation for the system was included in a £7bn “modernization” plan that will offer uninterrupted wifi coverage for flyers starting at the gate to arrival, including when traveling across seas or remote regions. Travelers can link several devices and they will not require a unique login. “Gamechanging for the airline and our customers, improving the journey onboard with us through providing them continuous connectivity throughout the flight.” Present Internet Offerings Limited wifi service is presently offered to BA travelers on the majority of their aircraft through their .air service. Members in the airline's frequent flyer program are able to dispatch texts plus plain-text emails in the air at no cost, while passengers wishing to access audio, video, or movies throughout their travel if not travelling in premium cabins might be charged between £4.99 and £21.99 for one internet bundle. SpaceX’s System The provider uses a network comprising thousands of satellites and is run by the billionaire's company. Ongoing Developments at the Airline BA's leadership are striving to turn operations again after a long time of budget reductions, IT problems, strikes, plus staff cuts. BA noted that use with AI has assisted the airline to achieve its punctuality at record highs from 2012. Financial Results Earlier this year, British Airways announced a jump in financial performance for the first six months recently, contributing to the parent company profit to grow. International Airlines Group is set to announce the earnings for Q3 this summer shortly. Recent SpaceX Partnerships British Airways’ news follows shortly after telecom carrier another UK company announced it was working with SpaceX to improve wireless connectivity in the countryside across the United Kingdom, by allowing customers to seamlessly hook up mobile devices using orbiting devices when no regular network coverage exists.