š Share this article British Airways to provide no-cost quick onboard connectivity by way of satellite partnership Travelers flying with British Airways will soon use high-speed connectivity in the air at no cost following a major deal involving the billionaire's space firm. No-cost and Quick Connectivity Available to Everyone The carrier announced that this no-cost, āfast and dependableā wifi offering via SpaceX is set to be offered to passengers flying coach, business, or first class as of next month. Expanded Rollout Across Various Carriers The holding company of the airline, the airline group, stated it had finalized an deal with SpaceX for providing internet coverage for more than 500 planes across the group's carriers, including the Irish airline, the Spanish carrier, and the low-cost airline. Uninterrupted Wifi from Gate to Landing The airline stated that this implementation for this technology formed part of a multi-billion pound ātransformationā plan and will offer uninterrupted wifi access for travelers from boarding to landing, including when in flight above large bodies of water or far-off locations. Customers may hook up several electronics while won't need to require a special password. Revolutionary for us and travelers, elevating the journey during flights on BA through providing customers smooth connectivity from gate to gate.ā Current Wifi Options Basic internet service is presently available for British Airways flyers on most of the airline's aircraft through their .air service. Participants in the airline's loyalty club can dispatch texts plus plain-text messages onboard without paying, while travelers wishing to stream music, films, or content during their travel if not travelling in first class might be charged between four pounds ninety-nine to Ā£21.99 for a internet package. Starlinkās Network Starlink maintains a system comprising thousands of spacecraft and it's managed under the billionaire's aerospace firm. Ongoing Developments for the Airline BA's leadership has been working to improve operations again following years with cost cutting, system failures, labor disputes, and mass redundancies. BA noted that implementation with artificial intelligence contributed to them to bring their on-time performance at record highs since 2012. Financial Performance Earlier this year, BA announced a increase in earnings during H1 of this year, assisting its owner earnings upward. The group is set to report their financial performance covering the quarter recently soon. Other Satellite Partnerships This update follows days following wireless provider Virgin Media O2 revealed it was teaming up with SpaceX to boost cellular coverage in the countryside of the UK, enabling customers to easily hook up mobile devices through orbiting devices in the absence of traditional cellular service can be found.