FlightWifiDoes British Airways have Wi-Fi on the Boeing 787?
On some of them. Some planes of this type have Wi-Fi, others do not. The system on board: Starlink on 11 of 12 787-8s (trade reports by registration, 30 September 2026); older satellite Wi-Fi on 14 of 18 787-9s and every 787-10; no Wi-Fi on the remaining 787-8 and four 787-9s.
Sourced from official pages · as of 2026-09
What you can do on board
Not reliably. Some Boeing 787s in British Airways' fleet have no wifi at all, and the ones that do run a system that is not fast enough for a live call.
Calls: Allowed, headphones recommended (reported, not confirmed by the airline).
The system on British Airways' Boeing 787
Starlink on 11 of 12 787-8s (trade reports by registration, 30 September 2026); older satellite Wi-Fi on 14 of 18 787-9s and every 787-10; no Wi-Fi on the remaining 787-8 and four 787-9s
Latency: varies by aircraft.
- ·Paid on planes without Starlink (about £7.99 for an hour up to £23.99 for the whole flight)
- ·Free messaging for British Airways Club members, and free in First
- ·Free in every cabin on Starlink planes
Cost and access are British Airways' fleet-wide terms; the verdict above is specific to the Boeing 787.
Other British Airways aircraft
The Boeing 787 on other airlines
| Airline | Verdict on this type |
|---|---|
| ZIPAIR | Video calls work |
| Aeromexico | Email & browsing |
| Air China | Email & browsing |
| Air Europa | Email & browsing |
| Air New Zealand | Email & browsing |
| Air Premia | Email & browsing |
| Air Tahiti Nui | Email & browsing |
| Air Tanzania | Email & browsing |
British Airways Boeing 787 Wi-Fi questions
Does British Airways have Wi-Fi on the Boeing 787?
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Can you make video calls on British Airways' Boeing 787?
Sources
- mediacentre.britishairways.com/news/06112025/british-airways-signs-major-deal-with-starlink-to-provide-every-customer-in-every-cabin-free-wi-fi-that-feels-like-home-another-big-investment-for-the-airline-as-part-of-its-7bn-transformation-journeyAirline
- mediacentre.britishairways.com/news/19032026/british-airways-first-starlink-flight-takes-off-making-the-airline-the-first-in-the-uk-to-launch-the-fastest-wi-fi-in-the-skyAirline
- headforpoints.com/2026/02/01/which-british-airways-flights-have-wifiBlog
- paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/09/30/british-airways-resumes-starlink-rollout-airbus-a350s-now-being-equipped-with-free-ultra-fast-in-flight-wi-fiOther source
- pointszilla.com/which-ba-flights-have-starlink-internet-onboardOther source
- simpleflying.com/british-airways-suspends-starlink-installations-later-this-yearTrade press
Facts on this page come from British Airways' own publications and its connectivity provider's announcements, with aviation trade reporting used for corroboration. See the methodology.
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