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Passengers flying with British Airways are set to enjoy high-speed internet in the air at no cost due to a major partnership with Elon Musk's space provider.

Free and Quick Wifi Across the Board

The airline stated that the complimentary, “fast and dependable” internet service via Starlink is set to be available to passengers flying economy, business, or first class starting soon.

Broad Rollout Throughout Multiple Carriers

The parent organization of BA, IAG, announced it had secured an deal involving SpaceX for providing connectivity services across 500-plus planes within its carriers, which also include the Irish airline, Iberia, and the low-cost airline.

Smooth Connectivity starting at Gate through Landing

The airline stated that this introduction for this technology formed part of a multi-billion pound “modernization” plan and would deliver uninterrupted wifi coverage for flyers from boarding through arrival, also when traveling over oceans and far-off locations.

Travelers can connect numerous devices while they will not need a separate login.

“Gamechanging for us as well as travelers, elevating their experience in the air on BA by offering them seamless internet from start to finish.”

Current Wifi Services

Basic internet access is currently provided for British Airways flyers through nearly all of its planes via the .air service.

Members of BA’s loyalty club can transmit communications plus text-only emails onboard without paying, whereas travelers wishing to access music, films, or films on their flight and are not travelling in premium cabins may pay between four pounds ninety-nine and twenty-one pounds ninety-nine per wifi plan.

SpaceX’s Infrastructure

SpaceX operates a system comprising thousands with spacecraft and is operated under Elon Musk’s aerospace firm.

Latest Developments for British Airways

The airline's leadership has been working to revitalize the airline back following years of cost cutting, IT problems, strikes, and staff cuts.

BA stated that use with smart technology contributed to them to reach the airline's timeliness at record highs from over a decade ago.

Earnings Results

In August, the carrier reported a jump in operating profits during the first half recently, helping to push IAG’s earnings upward.

IAG will release the results covering Q3 this summer shortly.

Other Starlink Deals

This update comes days after telecom carrier another UK company revealed it was partnering alongside the satellite provider to boost mobile network connectivity in rural parts in Britain, letting customers to easily hook up phones using orbiting devices if there is no regular mobile signal is available.