🔗 Share this article The carrier will offer complimentary high-speed onboard connectivity by way of satellite partnership Flyers on British Airways can soon access high-speed connectivity onboard free of charge after a recent deal with Elon Musk's communications company. Free and Quick Internet Available to Everyone The airline revealed that the free, “reliable and lightning-fast” internet service through Starlink will be accessible for customers flying coach, premium economy, or first class as of the coming month. Widespread Rollout Across Several Flight Operators The umbrella organization of BA, International Airlines Group, stated it had reached an deal involving SpaceX to provide internet coverage on more than 500 planes across its carriers, such as Aer Lingus, Iberia, plus Vueling. Seamless Connectivity starting at Gate to Arrival British Airways noted that this implementation of the technology was included in a multi-billion pound “transformation” plan and would provide uninterrupted connectivity access for flyers from boarding to arrival, also when in flight over large bodies of water and remote regions. Travelers can hook up numerous devices and they will not need a unique login. “Gamechanging for us and our customers, enhancing their experience in the air our flights by giving them seamless internet from start to finish.” Present Connectivity Options Restricted wifi service is presently provided to BA travelers through nearly all of their jets using their .air system. Enrollees of BA’s loyalty club can dispatch communications and text-based correspondence during flights at no cost, while passengers wishing to stream music, films, or content during the journey who are not travelling in first class might pay between £4.99 and twenty-one pounds ninety-nine per internet package. The Satellite Network SpaceX operates a system comprising thousands with satellites and it's managed by SpaceX’s SpaceX. Ongoing Developments at the Airline BA's executive team are focusing to improve British Airways again after years of budget reductions, technology issues, industrial action, plus mass redundancies. BA noted that application of artificial intelligence had helped them to achieve the airline's on-time performance at record highs since over a decade ago. Earnings Results Earlier this year, British Airways announced a rise in operating profits during H1 of the year, assisting IAG’s profit to grow. IAG will release the results for the quarter this summer shortly. Additional Satellite Deals British Airways’ update follows days after telecom carrier the telecom firm revealed it was partnering with the satellite provider to enhance cellular service in rural parts in Britain, by allowing consumers to automatically link handsets through orbiting devices when no regular cellular service is available.