š Share this article British Airways will offer free quick onboard wifi through satellite partnership Passengers flying with the airline are set to use fast connectivity onboard without charge after a recent deal with Elon Musk's satellite firm. No-cost and High-speed Internet for All The carrier stated that the no-cost, āquick and reliableā connectivity offering through SpaceX becomes accessible for travelers flying economy, premium economy, or first class starting the coming month. Broad Implementation Over Several Carriers The parent firm for the airline, the airline group, confirmed it had finalized an deal involving the satellite firm to provide connectivity coverage for over 500 jets within the group's operators, such as Aer Lingus, Iberia, plus Vueling. Seamless Internet starting at Boarding to Arrival The airline stated that this rollout for the technology was part of a Ā£7bn āmodernizationā program and would deliver lag-free connectivity access for flyers from boarding through landing, even when they are flying over large bodies of water and far-off locations. Travelers will be able to connect numerous devices and do not need a special password. āGamechanging for the airline and travelers, improving onboard service in the air our flights by offering passengers continuous connectivity from start to finish.ā Existing Internet Options Limited internet service is currently available for BA travelers on nearly all of its jets using its .air service. Enrollees in BAās frequent flyer program may transmit communications plus plain-text emails onboard without paying, whereas passengers looking to access audio, films, or movies on the journey and are not flying in premium cabins may be charged between Ā£4.99 and Ā£21.99 for one connectivity package. The Satellite Network Starlink operates a system comprising thousands with satellites which is operated by Elon Muskās company. Latest Improvements at British Airways BA's management has been striving to turn the airline around after a long time with cost cutting, technology issues, labor disputes, and staff cuts. The airline noted that implementation with smart technology contributed to them to reach their on-time performance to peak performance since over a decade ago. Earnings Results Recently, British Airways announced a jump in operating profits during the first six months of the year, contributing to the parent company profit to grow. The group is set to release their results for Q3 from July to September on Friday. Additional Satellite Agreements The airline's update arrives days after wireless operator another UK company said it was partnering with the satellite provider to enhance wireless coverage in rural parts of the UK, enabling customers to seamlessly link mobile devices using space-based systems in the absence of traditional cellular service can be found.