🔗 Share this article British Airways will offer free high-speed onboard internet by way of Starlink partnership Travelers on the airline will soon enjoy high-speed connectivity onboard free of charge due to a recent partnership from Elon Musk's space company. Complimentary and Fast Internet for All The airline announced that this no-cost, “reliable and lightning-fast” internet offering from SpaceX is set to be offered to travelers flying economy, business, or premium cabins as of soon. Expanded Rollout Over Multiple Airlines The umbrella firm for the airline, the airline group, announced it had finalized an partnership involving the satellite firm for providing wifi services for over 500 planes within the group's operators, including the Irish airline, the Spanish carrier, and the low-cost airline. Smooth Internet starting at Gate to Arrival BA stated that the implementation for this system formed part of a seven billion pound “upgrade” initiative and will provide lag-free wifi access for passengers starting at the gate through arrival, also when in flight above large bodies of water and remote regions. Customers may link several gadgets while won't need to require a unique password. “Gamechanging for us and travelers, enhancing their experience in the air on BA by giving them seamless internet throughout the flight.” Present Connectivity Offerings Limited wifi access is currently available to British Airways passengers across most of the airline's jets using their .air platform. Participants of the airline's frequent flyer program may transmit communications and text-based emails onboard at no cost, whereas travelers who want to stream music, films, and movies on the journey if not flying in business or first might pay from four pounds ninety-nine and twenty-one pounds ninety-nine for one wifi bundle. Starlink’s Infrastructure The provider maintains a system of thousands of spacecraft which is run under SpaceX’s SpaceX. Recent Upgrades at British Airways The airline's management are working to turn British Airways again after a long time with cost cutting, IT problems, strikes, plus staff cuts. BA noted that application of artificial intelligence contributed to it to achieve the airline's timeliness at the best levels since 2012. Financial Outlook In August, the carrier announced a increase for earnings for H1 of the year, contributing to its owner earnings to grow. IAG is set to release the results for Q3 this summer on Friday. Other Starlink Agreements British Airways’ update follows days following wireless carrier Virgin Media O2 revealed it was partnering with SpaceX to enhance wireless service in the countryside of the UK, letting consumers to seamlessly connect mobile devices using space-based systems when no standard network coverage can be found.