# British Airways to Roll Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleetwide, Starting with 787

_Mar 19 10:44_

Tags: British Airways, British Airways Club, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

British Airways has begun installing free Starlink Wi-Fi on its fleet, starting with a Boeing 787-8. The service is complimentary for all passengers and does not require loyalty program membership

## Summary

British Airways is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, marking a shift from its previous paid Wi-Fi model. The installation has already begun, with the first aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 (registration G-ZBJJ), already fitted with the system. The airline plans to equip its long-haul and short-haul aircraft with the high-speed, low-latency service, which will be available gate-to-gate. A key differentiator is that the service is free for all passengers and requires no special login or British Airways Club membership, countering the industry trend of tying connectivity to loyalty status. While the 787-8 fleet is the initial focus, the rollout will extend to the rest of the 250+ aircraft over time

## Why it matters

Affects 10 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Air New Zealand, British Airways...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-free-starlink-wi-fi) — British Airways Adding Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleetwide: Installation Starts On 787

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