🔗 Share this article The UK airline is introducing complimentary fast onboard internet by way of satellite partnership Travelers flying with this carrier are set to access fast connectivity during flights at no cost after a major agreement with the billionaire's communications company. No-cost plus Fast Internet Available to Everyone British Airways revealed that this complimentary, “fast and dependable” internet provision through the satellite provider is set to be offered for passengers in coach, business, and premium cabins as of soon. Widespread Deployment Over Multiple Carriers The holding company for the airline, IAG, stated it had reached an partnership involving the satellite firm for providing connectivity coverage for more than 500 jets operated by their carriers, including Aer Lingus, Iberia, and the low-cost airline. Uninterrupted Wifi starting at Boarding to Landing British Airways noted that this implementation for this system was included in a seven billion pound “modernization” initiative and would provide uninterrupted wifi coverage for flyers from boarding to landing, even when they are flying over seas and isolated areas. Travelers may connect multiple devices and they will not need a separate access code. “Gamechanging for us as well as travelers, improving the journey in the air with us by giving them seamless internet from gate to gate.” Existing Internet Offerings Basic internet access is currently offered for British Airways travelers through nearly all of their jets through their .air system. Members in the airline's loyalty club can dispatch texts and text-based messages onboard at no cost, whereas travelers looking to access audio, video, and content on their travel who are not travelling in premium cabins might pay from £4.99 and £21.99 per wifi package. Starlink’s Network Starlink operates a system of many thousands with spacecraft and is managed under Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Ongoing Developments at British Airways Their executive team are working to revitalize operations around after years with budget reductions, system failures, labor disputes, plus staff cuts. BA explained that use with artificial intelligence had helped them to achieve the airline's on-time performance to record highs since over a decade ago. Profit Outlook Earlier this year, BA reported a increase for earnings for the first six months of the year, contributing to its owner profit higher. IAG is set to report its earnings for the three months from July to September soon. Recent Starlink Agreements This news comes days after wireless carrier another UK company revealed it was partnering alongside Starlink to improve wireless coverage in the countryside in Britain, enabling customers to seamlessly connect phones using space-based systems when no traditional cellular service exists.