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Flyers aboard British Airways are set to access quick wifi during flights at no cost due to a major deal with the billionaire's space company.

No-cost plus Fast Wifi Available to Everyone

British Airways announced that this complimentary, “fast and dependable” wifi service through SpaceX is set to be offered to customers in coach, premium economy, or premium cabins starting the coming month.

Broad Implementation Over Multiple Airlines

The umbrella firm for the airline, IAG, stated it had reached an deal with the satellite firm to offer internet access across over 500 planes operated by the group's carriers, including Aer Lingus, the Spanish carrier, plus Vueling.

Seamless Internet starting at Boarding to Arrival

British Airways stated that this implementation for this service was part of a seven billion pound “upgrade” program that will deliver lag-free wifi access to passengers from boarding to landing, also when in flight above seas and remote regions.

Customers may hook up multiple gadgets while they will not need a special login.

“Gamechanging for British Airways and travelers, elevating onboard service onboard our flights by offering them seamless internet throughout the flight.”

Existing Connectivity Services

Limited wifi service remains provided to BA passengers across the majority of its jets using the .air system.

Enrollees of BA’s loyalty club may dispatch communications and plain-text messages in the air free of charge, whereas travelers looking to watch music, video, or movies throughout the journey who are not travelling in premium cabins can expect to be charged between £4.99 and £21.99 for one internet bundle.

SpaceX’s Network

Starlink maintains a constellation comprising thousands of orbiting devices and it's run under SpaceX’s aerospace firm.

Recent Improvements at BA

The airline's management have been focusing to improve the airline around after years with financial constraints, IT problems, strikes, plus staff cuts.

British Airways noted that implementation of artificial intelligence contributed to the airline to bring their on-time performance at record highs from over a decade ago.

Profit Performance

In August, the carrier disclosed a jump for earnings during H1 recently, contributing to the parent company profit upward.

IAG is set to announce the earnings for Q3 this summer soon.

Other Satellite Agreements

The airline's update comes days following wireless provider the telecom firm announced it was working with Starlink to improve wireless service across remote areas across the United Kingdom, enabling users to seamlessly link handsets via space-based systems if there is no standard cellular service exists.