🔗 Share this article The UK airline is introducing no-cost fast onboard wifi through space-based deal Travelers flying with British Airways will soon access high-speed internet in the air without charge due to a new deal with SpaceX's satellite company. Complimentary plus Quick Internet for All British Airways announced that the complimentary, “fast and dependable” connectivity provision from the satellite provider is set to be offered for travelers in economy, business, or first class starting the coming month. Broad Rollout Throughout Multiple Flight Operators The umbrella company of BA, International Airlines Group, announced it had finalized an partnership involving the satellite firm to provide wifi access across more than 500 planes across their airlines, including the Irish airline, the Spanish carrier, plus the low-cost airline. Uninterrupted Connectivity starting at Boarding through Arrival British Airways explained that the introduction of this service was part of a £7bn “modernization” program that will provide smooth connectivity coverage for passengers from boarding to arrival, including when traveling across seas and isolated areas. Passengers can connect numerous electronics while do not need a separate login. Transformative for us as well as passengers, elevating the journey in the air on BA by offering passengers smooth wifi from gate to gate.” Existing Connectivity Services Basic connectivity access remains offered to British Airways flyers through the majority of the airline's planes through its .air service. Members in the airline's reward scheme may dispatch texts plus text-only emails during flights at no cost, whereas travelers who want to stream audio, films, and movies throughout their flight who are not travelling in premium cabins can expect to be charged from £4.99 and £21.99 for a connectivity package. The Satellite System The provider uses a system comprising thousands of satellites which is run under Elon Musk’s company. Ongoing Improvements at BA The airline's management are striving to improve British Airways around following a long time with financial constraints, IT problems, labor disputes, and mass redundancies. BA noted that application of artificial intelligence has assisted it to achieve its on-time performance at the best levels since over a decade ago. Earnings Performance Recently, British Airways reported a rise for financial performance during the first half of the year, contributing to IAG’s earnings upward. International Airlines Group is due to report the earnings covering the quarter recently soon. Other Starlink Agreements British Airways’ update arrives days after mobile phone operator the telecom firm said it was teaming up with SpaceX to improve mobile network coverage in the countryside of the UK, by allowing customers to seamlessly link phones using space-based systems in the absence of standard mobile signal exists.