Oct 1, 2017, 1:57 am
Last edit by: sigma421
Onboard WiFi has been introduced to BA's fleet and is being marketed as Highlife Connect. This thread is to track the rollout. See https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb.../wifi-on-board for BA's FAQ on the system.
Long-haul aircraft with WiFi fitted
A350-1000 - All fitted (12 aircraft).
A380 - All fitted (12 aircraft)
777-200ER - All fitted (43 aircraft)
777-300ER - All fitted (16 aircraft)
787-8 - 0/12 aircraft
787-9 - 14/18 aircraft
G-ZBKA, G-ZBKB, G-ZBKC, G-ZBKD, G-ZBKG, G-ZBKH, G-ZBKI, G-ZBKJ, G-ZBKK, G-ZBKL, G-ZBKM, G-ZBKN, G-ZBKO, G-ZBKP
787-10 - All fitted (2 aircraft).
BA are currently trialling free WiFi in first class cabins. For those in other cabins the current cost on all long-haul aircraft is:
Note that prices and services offered are subject to change.
787-8 - G-ZBJA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/M
787-9 - G-ZBKE/F/R/S
The majority of aircraft have wi-fi equipment fitted with the exception of those expected to retire within the next few years. Wi-fi equipment is installed after delivery and the rate at which this happens appears to have slowed down post-COVID.
A319 - 12/29 Aircraft
G-EUOA
G-EUPL/M/N/O/P/R/S/T/U/Y/Z
A320 - 61/67 Aircraft
G-EUUA/B/C/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/R/T/U/V/W/X/Y/Z
G-EUYA/B/D/E/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/R/S/T/U/V/W/X
G-GATH/J/K/M/N/P/R/S/U
G-MEDK
G-MIDO/S/T/X/Y
G-TTOB/E
A320neo - 17/20 Aircraft
G-TTNA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R
Wi-fi installation has not yet occurred for aircraft delivered from October 2022 onwards.
A321 - 15/18 Aircraft
G-EUXC/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M
G-MEDL/M/N
A321neo - All fitted (10 aircraft)
The price of WiFi on short-haul flights varies according to the length of the route. The following prices are known:
Messaging - £1.99 or £2.99 depending on flight distance.
Browse & Stream (one hour) - £4.99
Browse & Stream (whole flight)
£4.99 (MAN / NCL)
£6.99 (ARN / HAM)
£7.99 (KRK / LIS / MAS / PMI)
£8.99 (AGP)
£9.99 (LED / SOF)
£11.99 (LCA)
Short-haul aircraft not planned to receive WiFi due to retirement
A319 - 18 Aircraft
G-EUOE/F/G
G-EUPD/G/J/K/W
G-DBCA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/J/K
Background information:
Long-haul aircraft with WiFi fitted
A350-1000 - All fitted (12 aircraft).
A380 - All fitted (12 aircraft)
777-200ER - All fitted (43 aircraft)
777-300ER - All fitted (16 aircraft)
787-8 - 0/12 aircraft
787-9 - 14/18 aircraft
G-ZBKA, G-ZBKB, G-ZBKC, G-ZBKD, G-ZBKG, G-ZBKH, G-ZBKI, G-ZBKJ, G-ZBKK, G-ZBKL, G-ZBKM, G-ZBKN, G-ZBKO, G-ZBKP
787-10 - All fitted (2 aircraft).
BA are currently trialling free WiFi in first class cabins. For those in other cabins the current cost on all long-haul aircraft is:
- 1 hour: £7.99
- 4 hours: £17.99
- Full flight: up to £23.99 depending on route
Note that prices and services offered are subject to change.
Long-haul aircraft still to be fitted with WiFi
787-8 - G-ZBJA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/M
787-9 - G-ZBKE/F/R/S
Short-haul and mid-haul aircraft known to have WiFi fitted and enabled
The majority of aircraft have wi-fi equipment fitted with the exception of those expected to retire within the next few years. Wi-fi equipment is installed after delivery and the rate at which this happens appears to have slowed down post-COVID.
A319 - 12/29 Aircraft
G-EUOA
G-EUPL/M/N/O/P/R/S/T/U/Y/Z
A320 - 61/67 Aircraft
G-EUUA/B/C/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/R/T/U/V/W/X/Y/Z
G-EUYA/B/D/E/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/R/S/T/U/V/W/X
G-GATH/J/K/M/N/P/R/S/U
G-MEDK
G-MIDO/S/T/X/Y
G-TTOB/E
A320neo - 17/20 Aircraft
G-TTNA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R
Wi-fi installation has not yet occurred for aircraft delivered from October 2022 onwards.
A321 - 15/18 Aircraft
G-EUXC/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M
G-MEDL/M/N
A321neo - All fitted (10 aircraft)
The price of WiFi on short-haul flights varies according to the length of the route. The following prices are known:
Messaging - £1.99 or £2.99 depending on flight distance.
Browse & Stream (one hour) - £4.99
Browse & Stream (whole flight)
£4.99 (MAN / NCL)
£6.99 (ARN / HAM)
£7.99 (KRK / LIS / MAS / PMI)
£8.99 (AGP)
£9.99 (LED / SOF)
£11.99 (LCA)
Short-haul aircraft not planned to receive WiFi due to retirement
A319 - 18 Aircraft
G-EUOE/F/G
G-EUPD/G/J/K/W
G-DBCA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/J/K
Background information:
FAQ : Status of on-board WiFi rollout on BA aircraft
Jul 8, 2019, 2:38 am
#586
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On BA 11 LHR-SIN yesterday and after an hour or so not using it it didn’t recognise that I had paid for the whole flight. Had to pay again and was advised to pay again and reclaim. Have done so and will see what happens. Apparently two others in the cabin were similarly afflicted.
Jul 8, 2019, 12:52 pm
#588
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if you're wondering about the ex-BMI A321s that are in the regular euro configuration, then yes they will all have WiFi.
Jul 8, 2019, 1:13 pm
#589
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On BA 11 LHR-SIN yesterday and after an hour or so not using it it didn’t recognise that I had paid for the whole flight. Had to pay again and was advised to pay again and reclaim. Have done so and will see what happens. Apparently two others in the cabin were similarly afflicted.
Jul 8, 2019, 1:23 pm
#590
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Jul 11, 2019, 6:15 am
#592
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There was but it didn't get any updates after October 2018 so the link to it was deleted a while ago. It was great while it was being updated but whoever was doing it stopped so it rapidly became redundant. It wasn't hosted on this site so wasn't something anyone could edit.
Jul 11, 2019, 8:44 am
#593
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There was but it didn't get any updates after October 2018 so the link to it was deleted a while ago. It was great while it was being updated but whoever was doing it stopped so it rapidly became redundant. It wasn't hosted on this site so wasn't something anyone could edit.
rb211.
Jul 12, 2019, 2:39 am
#594
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Programs: BA Gold
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Schoolboy error. I am BA213 to BOS on Sunday, and we've only gone and reached the cricket world cup final!
Is there any way for me (or some kind person in the know on this board) to find out which of the A380s is likely to be on that route on Sunday so I can manage my own expectations for onboard wifi availability...
Cheers
Is there any way for me (or some kind person in the know on this board) to find out which of the A380s is likely to be on that route on Sunday so I can manage my own expectations for onboard wifi availability...
Cheers
Jul 12, 2019, 7:23 am
#595
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BA542 LHR-BLQ served by G-EUXE, the WiFi was visible and the landing page provided full real-time flight information, but it was not possible to purchase or connect at any point of the flight. CC didn't mention it nor was there a card about it. Any idea why that may have been, given that the hardware was clearly installed and the flight was definitely long enough and flying above civilisation?
Jul 12, 2019, 7:59 am
#596
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 72
Schoolboy error. I am BA213 to BOS on Sunday, and we've only gone and reached the cricket world cup final!
Is there any way for me (or some kind person in the know on this board) to find out which of the A380s is likely to be on that route on Sunday so I can manage my own expectations for onboard wifi availability...
Cheers
Is there any way for me (or some kind person in the know on this board) to find out which of the A380s is likely to be on that route on Sunday so I can manage my own expectations for onboard wifi availability...
Cheers
Jul 14, 2019, 6:26 am
#597
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G-YMMI has gone to Cardiff yesterday, so looks like it was only delayed for a wee bit, but still the next in the programme. Think this is the last of the 4-class 772 ERs.
Jul 14, 2019, 5:59 pm
#598
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I flew on G-ZBKJ yesterday (B789, BA243 LHR-MEX) and while the equipment was installed it wasn't functioning for the whole of the flight. The crew tried to fix as did the flight deck but to no avail. A shame as I'm a regular on this route and I wanted to see how reliable it was.
Jul 14, 2019, 10:18 pm
#599
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I flew on G-ZBKJ yesterday (B789, BA243 LHR-MEX) and while the equipment was installed it wasn't functioning for the whole of the flight. The crew tried to fix as did the flight deck but to no avail. A shame as I'm a regular on this route and I wanted to see how reliable it was.
Jul 15, 2019, 3:10 pm
#600
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It's actually back already. Don't think that'll have been long enough to get WiFi installed would it? Can anyone confirm or deny?