# British Airways Allows Video & Voice Calls on Starlink Wi-Fi

_Apr 1 14:32_

Tags: British Airways, Qatar Airways, Starlink, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

British Airways has confirmed that its new Starlink Wi-Fi service will permit passengers to make video and voice calls, requiring them to use headphones and keep their voices low

## Summary

British Airways is installing Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet and has adopted a policy allowing video and voice calls, similar to Qatar Airways. The airline advises passengers to be considerate, use headphones, and keep their voices low. This marks a shift from the majority of carriers that ban such calls due to potential cabin disruption

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (British Airways, Qatar Airways).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-video-voice-calls-starlink-wi-fi) — British Airways Counters Trend, Allows Video & Voice Calls With Starlink Wi-Fi

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