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Passengers flying with British Airways will soon enjoy high-speed internet in the air at no cost after a major deal from Elon Musk's space provider.

Free plus High-speed Connectivity for All

The airline revealed that the complimentary, “reliable and lightning-fast” wifi provision via SpaceX will be accessible for passengers flying coach, premium economy, and first class starting soon.

Broad Implementation Throughout Multiple Flight Operators

The parent organization for the airline, the airline group, confirmed it had finalized an partnership with SpaceX to provide internet services across more than 500 aircraft operated by its carriers, including Aer Lingus, Iberia, plus Vueling.

Seamless Internet from Gate to Landing

British Airways explained that the rollout of this service formed part of a multi-billion pound “modernization” program that will deliver uninterrupted connectivity access for passengers from the gate through arrival, even when in flight across seas and isolated areas.

Travelers can connect numerous gadgets and won't need to require a special password.

Revolutionary for the airline and travelers, elevating the journey during flights with us by offering customers continuous internet from start to finish.”

Current Wifi Options

Restricted wifi access is presently provided for BA flyers across most of the airline's planes via the .air platform.

Participants of the airline's reward scheme are able to dispatch messages and text-based emails in the air free of charge, whereas flyers who want to access audio, movies, and content on their travel and are not flying in first class can expect to be charged from four pounds ninety-nine and twenty-one pounds ninety-nine for one wifi plan.

SpaceX’s System

The provider operates a constellation comprising thousands with orbiting devices and it's operated by the billionaire's company.

Latest Developments for British Airways

BA's executive team have been focusing to improve the airline back following a long time with budget reductions, system failures, strikes, and large-scale layoffs.

The airline stated that application with artificial intelligence has assisted the airline to bring its on-time performance to peak performance from 2012.

Earnings Results

In August, British Airways announced a increase in operating profits during H1 of this year, helping to push its owner profit upward.

International Airlines Group will release its earnings covering Q3 this summer soon.

Other SpaceX Agreements

This update comes days following mobile phone provider Virgin Media O2 revealed it was partnering with Starlink to improve mobile network service in rural parts across the United Kingdom, by allowing users to easily link phones via space-based systems in the absence of regular network coverage is available.