🔗 Share this article The carrier is introducing free quick in-flight connectivity via Starlink agreement Passengers aboard the airline will soon access fast internet onboard free of charge following a major deal from the billionaire's communications firm. Free and Fast Internet Available to Everyone British Airways announced that this free, “fast and dependable” connectivity service through the satellite provider becomes offered to customers flying coach, premium economy, or premium cabins as of next month. Broad Deployment Throughout Various Carriers The holding firm of British Airways, IAG, announced it had reached an agreement with Starlink for providing connectivity access on over 500 planes within its airlines, including the Irish airline, Iberia, plus the low-cost airline. Smooth Internet from Gate through Arrival BA explained that this rollout for the technology was part of a multi-billion pound “modernization” program and would deliver lag-free connectivity coverage for flyers from the gate through landing, including when traveling across seas and far-off locations. Travelers can hook up several gadgets and they will not have to use a unique login. Revolutionary for us and travelers, enhancing onboard service in the air with us by offering customers seamless wifi from gate to gate.” Existing Internet Options Limited connectivity access is currently provided to BA passengers across the majority of its aircraft through its .air platform. Enrollees of the airline's reward scheme can dispatch messages and text-only emails in the air at no cost, while passengers looking to watch audio, movies, or movies on their travel and are not travelling in business or first might be charged between four pounds ninety-nine to twenty-one pounds ninety-nine per connectivity bundle. SpaceX’s Network SpaceX uses a system of thousands with spacecraft and it's managed under Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Latest Developments at BA Their executive team have been focusing to turn operations again following a long time with cost cutting, technology issues, industrial action, and mass redundancies. BA noted that implementation of artificial intelligence had helped it to achieve their timeliness to peak performance since over a decade ago. Profit Outlook Earlier this year, the carrier reported a rise for operating profits during the first half of the year, contributing to IAG’s profit to grow. The group is set to release the earnings for Q3 recently soon. Recent Satellite Partnerships The airline's announcement arrives shortly after telecom carrier Virgin Media O2 revealed it was teaming up alongside the satellite provider to boost cellular coverage in rural parts across the United Kingdom, by allowing customers to seamlessly connect mobile devices through space-based systems if there is no standard mobile signal can be found.