🔗 Share this article The carrier to provide free fast onboard internet through Starlink partnership Travelers aboard the airline can soon use fast internet in the air free of charge after a new deal involving Elon Musk's space firm. Complimentary plus Quick Internet Available to Everyone The carrier revealed that this complimentary, “reliable and lightning-fast” wifi offering through Starlink will be accessible for passengers in economy, premium economy, or premium cabins as of next month. Broad Implementation Throughout Various Carriers The parent organization of the airline, International Airlines Group, announced it had reached an agreement with the satellite firm to provide internet access on more than 500 jets within their operators, such as Aer Lingus, Iberia, and the low-cost airline. Smooth Wifi from Boarding through Arrival BA stated that the introduction of the technology was part of a seven billion pound “upgrade” initiative and would provide smooth wifi coverage to flyers starting at boarding to landing, even when traveling above seas or far-off locations. Travelers can connect numerous gadgets while they will not have to use a special access code. Revolutionary for British Airways as well as passengers, improving onboard service in the air on BA through providing customers continuous internet from gate to gate.” Existing Internet Services Basic wifi access is currently provided for BA passengers on the majority of their aircraft using the .air platform. Participants in the airline's loyalty club can transmit texts and text-based messages in the air at no cost, while flyers looking to access music, films, or content during their travel if not travelling in business or first may pay from four pounds ninety-nine and twenty-one pounds ninety-nine for one wifi bundle. The Satellite Network SpaceX uses a network of many thousands of orbiting devices and it's operated under the billionaire's SpaceX. Ongoing Upgrades for the Airline Their executive team has been working to revitalize the airline back following a period of budget reductions, IT problems, strikes, and large-scale layoffs. BA stated that use with AI contributed to the airline to bring their on-time performance at peak performance from over a decade ago. Earnings Performance Recently, British Airways reported a rise in financial performance during the first six months recently, assisting the parent company profit upward. IAG will report their financial performance covering Q3 from July to September on Friday. Additional Satellite Agreements The airline's news follows shortly after wireless operator Virgin Media O2 revealed it was teaming up alongside the satellite provider to boost mobile network service in rural parts in Britain, by allowing users to seamlessly connect phones using satellites if there is no traditional mobile signal exists.