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Travelers flying with British Airways are set to use high-speed wifi during flights without charge due to a recent agreement with the billionaire's satellite provider.

Complimentary and High-speed Connectivity for All

The airline stated that the no-cost, “fast and dependable” wifi service through the satellite provider is set to be available for travelers flying economy, premium economy, or first class from soon.

Broad Implementation Throughout Multiple Airlines

The holding organization of British Airways, International Airlines Group, stated it had secured an partnership with SpaceX for providing connectivity coverage across more than 500 planes operated by their carriers, which also include Aer Lingus, the Spanish carrier, and the low-cost airline.

Seamless Wifi from Boarding through Arrival

BA explained that this implementation of this system formed part of a seven billion pound “modernization” program that will offer uninterrupted internet coverage to passengers from boarding through arrival, also when in flight across seas and remote regions.

Travelers can connect several devices and won't need to require a unique password.

Transformative for us as well as travelers, improving onboard service in the air our flights by offering passengers continuous internet throughout the flight.”

Existing Internet Options

Restricted internet access is presently offered to British Airways passengers through the majority of their jets via their .air system.

Enrollees of the airline's frequent flyer program are able to send communications and text-based messages onboard free of charge, while passengers looking to watch audio, video, and movies during their travel and are not travelling in premium cabins might be charged between £4.99 and £21.99 per wifi package.

Starlink’s Network

SpaceX operates a network of many thousands of spacecraft and it's managed under the billionaire's company.

Ongoing Upgrades for BA

Their executive team have been striving to turn the airline again following a period with budget reductions, technology issues, industrial action, and staff cuts.

The airline explained that use of smart technology has assisted it to reach its on-time performance to record highs since over a decade ago.

Profit Results

Earlier this year, British Airways announced a rise in operating profits for the first six months of this year, helping to push the parent company earnings higher.

The group is due to announce the financial performance for the quarter recently shortly.

Other Starlink Partnerships

British Airways’ announcement follows days following wireless carrier the telecom firm revealed it was teaming up with SpaceX to enhance wireless coverage in the countryside across the United Kingdom, letting consumers to easily link handsets using space-based systems when no traditional cellular service can be found.