- British Airways is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi across its long-haul fleet, providing free, high-speed internet access from departure to arrival.
- The new service will permit passengers to make voice and video calls using platforms like FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Teams, and also to livestream content.
- Unlike most other carriers that prohibit in-flight voice calls, BA allows them, asking passengers to keep their voices low and use headphones.
- The policy has drawn mixed reactions, with potential benefits for business travellers and influencers, but concerns from travel media and frequent flyers about noise and disruption.
- Critics suggest this permissive approach could lead to demands for “quiet zones” on flights and create difficulties for cabin crew in enforcing acceptable behaviour.
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