🔗 Share this article The UK airline is introducing free high-speed onboard internet through satellite partnership Passengers aboard British Airways can soon access high-speed internet onboard at no cost due to a recent deal with the billionaire's space provider. Free plus Fast Internet Available to Everyone The carrier revealed that the no-cost, “quick and reliable” connectivity service via Starlink becomes offered for travelers flying economy, business, or first class from next month. Expanded Deployment Throughout Multiple Flight Operators The umbrella company for the airline, the airline group, announced it had secured an partnership with Starlink to provide wifi coverage for over 500 aircraft across their operators, such as the Irish airline, Iberia, and Vueling. Uninterrupted Internet starting at Gate to Arrival The airline explained that the rollout of this system was included in a seven billion pound “modernization” program and would offer smooth connectivity coverage for travelers from boarding through arrival, including when they are flying over seas and isolated areas. Travelers may link numerous gadgets while do not need a separate login. “Gamechanging for British Airways as well as passengers, enhancing onboard service in the air on BA by offering passengers seamless internet throughout the flight.” Current Internet Services Restricted connectivity service is currently available to BA flyers on the majority of the airline's jets through their .air system. Participants of BA’s loyalty club can send messages and text-only correspondence onboard free of charge, whereas travelers wishing to stream music, video, or movies throughout their flight if not flying in business or first can expect to be charged between four pounds ninety-nine and twenty-one pounds ninety-nine for a connectivity package. The Satellite Network SpaceX uses a system of thousands of spacecraft which is operated by the billionaire's aerospace firm. Ongoing Developments for BA The airline's executive team has been focusing to revitalize operations around after a long time with financial constraints, technology issues, strikes, plus mass redundancies. BA stated that use of AI has assisted it to bring their punctuality to record highs since over a decade ago. Financial Results Earlier this year, the carrier disclosed a jump in operating profits during the first six months of this year, assisting its owner earnings upward. International Airlines Group is due to report its results for the three months this summer on Friday. Other Starlink Agreements This announcement arrives days after telecom operator Virgin Media O2 said it was teaming up with Starlink to boost cellular coverage in rural parts in Britain, by allowing users to easily link mobile devices using satellites if there is no standard network coverage is available.