🔗 Share this article The UK airline will offer no-cost high-speed in-flight connectivity by way of satellite deal Travelers flying with this carrier are set to enjoy high-speed internet during flights at no cost due to a major agreement with Elon Musk's space company. No-cost and Quick Connectivity Across the Board British Airways stated that the complimentary, “fast and dependable” internet provision via the satellite provider is set to be accessible to passengers in economy, business, or first class from next month. Expanded Rollout Throughout Several Carriers The umbrella company for BA, IAG, announced it had secured an agreement with SpaceX to provide connectivity services for more than 500 planes operated by the group's carriers, including Aer Lingus, the Spanish carrier, plus the low-cost airline. Smooth Connectivity starting at Boarding to Arrival BA stated that this introduction for the service was included in a seven billion pound “upgrade” plan that will offer smooth connectivity access to travelers starting at the gate through arrival, even when traveling above oceans and far-off locations. Travelers can hook up several gadgets while won't need to need a separate login. Transformative for British Airways and our customers, elevating their experience in the air our flights by offering them continuous internet from start to finish.” Existing Connectivity Offerings Restricted connectivity service is presently provided to British Airways passengers across most of their planes using their .air service. Enrollees of the airline's loyalty club can transmit texts and text-only messages onboard at no cost, while passengers wishing to stream audio, video, or films throughout their flight and are not travelling in business or first can expect to pay between £4.99 to twenty-one pounds ninety-nine for a internet bundle. SpaceX’s Infrastructure Starlink uses a constellation of thousands of orbiting devices and is managed by the billionaire's aerospace firm. Ongoing Improvements for BA BA's executive team are working to improve British Airways back following a period with budget reductions, system failures, labor disputes, plus mass redundancies. British Airways stated that use of AI contributed to the airline to achieve the airline's punctuality at peak performance since 2012. Profit Results In August, British Airways reported a increase for earnings during the first half of this year, assisting its owner results upward. IAG is set to release its earnings for the three months this summer shortly. Other Satellite Partnerships The airline's news follows days following mobile phone carrier the telecom firm announced it was working with the satellite provider to boost wireless coverage in the countryside in Britain, letting users to automatically link handsets through space-based systems in the absence of regular mobile signal can be found.