British Airways signs Starlink deal to provide free Wi-Fi to all passengers

British Airways has agreed “a major deal” with Starlink to offer complimentary onboard Wi-Fi access to all customers, regardless of cabin grade.

The rollout will begin in 2026 and will enable passengers to have a "super-fast" gate-to-gate connection suitable for video streaming and working with no special log-in required.

This is part of the airline’s £7 billion transformation plan to “drive vast improvements” across the customer experience, which was announced in 2024.

British Airways chairman and chief executive Sean Doyle said: “Launching Starlink on both our long-haul and short-haul aircraft is game-changing for us and our customers, elevating their experience on board our flights by offering them seamless connectivity from gate-to-gate.

“Especially on short-haul, this will really differentiate us from our competitors.

“With our new Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, our customers will be able to enjoy lightning-fast, low-lag internet from the moment they board to the moment they land - even over oceans and remote regions. It’s Wi-Fi that feels like home, even at 38,000 feet.”