BA adds superfast Wi-Fi to its transatlantic checklist
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from Technology | The Guardian on (#1CYNW)
Passengers to enjoy streaming service aboard planes from next year as airline hails decision to wait for more advanced inflight web technology
British Airways passengers will be able to stream films on transatlantic flights from next year after the airline's owners, IAG, announced a deal to install what it claims will be the fastest Wi-Fi in the air.
While BA has lagged behind competitors in providing Wi-Fi on its flights, Willie Walsh, the IAG chief executive, said technological advances have vindicated the decision to wait.
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