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Flyers on the airline can soon enjoy fast internet during flights at no cost after a recent agreement involving the billionaire's communications firm.

Complimentary plus Fast Internet Available to Everyone

British Airways announced that the complimentary, “quick and reliable” connectivity provision through the satellite provider becomes available to customers in economy, business, or premium cabins as of next month.

Widespread Deployment Over Several Airlines

The holding organization of the airline, International Airlines Group, stated it had secured an partnership involving SpaceX to offer internet services for 500-plus aircraft operated by the group's operators, such as the Irish airline, the Spanish carrier, and the low-cost airline.

Seamless Wifi from Boarding to Landing

BA noted that this rollout for this technology was included in a £7bn “modernization” initiative that will offer smooth connectivity access to travelers from boarding to landing, also when in flight above large bodies of water and isolated areas.

Travelers may link multiple devices while won't need to need a separate access code.

Transformative for us and our customers, improving their experience in the air on BA through providing customers seamless wifi from start to finish.”

Existing Internet Options

Limited internet access remains available for British Airways flyers on most of the airline's aircraft using its .air platform.

Participants of BA’s loyalty club are able to transmit texts and text-based correspondence in the air free of charge, whereas passengers looking to watch audio, video, or movies on the journey if not travelling in premium cabins might be charged between £4.99 and twenty-one pounds ninety-nine per wifi plan.

SpaceX’s Network

SpaceX maintains a system comprising thousands with satellites and is operated by SpaceX’s aerospace firm.

Ongoing Improvements at British Airways

BA's executive team has been focusing to revitalize operations back following a long time of cost cutting, IT problems, strikes, and large-scale layoffs.

British Airways stated that application with artificial intelligence had helped the airline to achieve its timeliness at peak performance since 2012.

Profit Results

Recently, BA reported a jump in earnings for H1 of this year, contributing to its owner earnings to grow.

IAG will announce the earnings covering the quarter recently on Friday.

Additional SpaceX Agreements

British Airways’ update follows days following wireless carrier another UK company said it was working with the satellite provider to boost mobile network coverage in rural parts in Britain, enabling consumers to easily hook up mobile devices using orbiting devices when no traditional cellular service exists.