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Travelers on British Airways can soon access quick wifi during flights at no cost following a new agreement involving Elon Musk's satellite firm.

Complimentary and High-speed Internet Available to Everyone

The carrier announced that the complimentary, “quick and reliable” wifi offering from Starlink becomes accessible for customers in economy, business, and first class starting soon.

Widespread Implementation Throughout Various Carriers

The holding company of the airline, IAG, stated it had finalized an deal involving Starlink to provide wifi coverage across more than 500 aircraft within the group's airlines, including the Irish airline, Iberia, plus Vueling.

Seamless Internet starting at Boarding through Landing

BA noted that this introduction for the system formed part of a £7bn “upgrade” initiative and will deliver lag-free internet access to travelers from the gate to landing, including when traveling over seas and isolated areas.

Customers will be able to link multiple gadgets while won't need to have to use a special login.

Transformative for us as well as our customers, enhancing onboard service during flights with us by offering passengers smooth connectivity from start to finish.”

Current Wifi Services

Basic connectivity access remains available to British Airways travelers on nearly all of its jets through the .air platform.

Enrollees in BA’s loyalty club may transmit communications plus text-only messages onboard at no cost, while travelers wishing to access music, video, and films throughout their flight and are not flying in first class might pay from four pounds ninety-nine and £21.99 for a connectivity bundle.

Starlink’s Network

The provider operates a constellation comprising thousands with satellites which is managed under the billionaire's SpaceX.

Latest Developments for the Airline

BA's management have been working to revitalize the airline around after a period with financial constraints, IT problems, labor disputes, plus mass redundancies.

BA stated that use with smart technology has assisted them to bring the airline's punctuality to the best levels from 2012.

Financial Performance

In August, BA reported a jump in earnings for the first half of the year, contributing to its owner results to grow.

The group will release the financial performance covering the three months from July to September soon.

Additional SpaceX Deals

This news follows shortly following mobile phone provider the telecom firm announced it was partnering alongside SpaceX to improve mobile network service across remote areas of the UK, enabling customers to seamlessly hook up phones using orbiting devices in the absence of regular cellular service is available.