British Airways to Bring 70mbps Wifi to Long-haul flights

International Airlines Group (IAG) has teamed up with in-flight WiFi provider GoGo to bring 70Mbps broadband to long-haul flights.

GoGo’s 2Ku WiFi service will soon be available on 118 British Airways, four Aer Lingus and 15 Iberia aircrafts. GoGo 2Ku makes use of two Ku-band antennae utilising both ground stations and satellites in space to provide speeds of up to 70Mbps while at 30,000 feet in the air.

The 70Mbps connection would be split amongst those connected on the flight, therefore actual speeds on individual devices will vary depending on how many passengers are connected.

Gogo president and CEO, Michael Small, said: “We are delighted to bring Gogo’s industry-leading 2Ku technology to three of the most iconic brands in commercial aviation. Global connectivity is something they demand and we are providing high-quality connections with innovative technology solutions to improve the travel experience.”

IAG announced that it aims for 90% of its long-haul aircraft to have in-flight WiFi by 2019.