FlightWifiDoes British Airways have Wi-Fi on the Embraer E190?
No. British Airways' Embraer E190 carries no passenger internet as of September 2026. None (BA CityFlyer's London City Embraer 190s have never had Wi-Fi, and Starlink is not planned for them).
Sourced from official pages · as of 2026-09
What you can do on board
No, because British Airways' Embraer E190 has no onboard internet.
Calls: Allowed, headphones recommended (reported, not confirmed by the airline).
The system on British Airways' Embraer E190
None (BA CityFlyer's London City Embraer 190s have never had Wi-Fi, and Starlink is not planned for them)
- ·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 Embraer E190.
Other British Airways aircraft
The Embraer E190 on other airlines
| Airline | Verdict on this type |
|---|---|
| Aeromexico | Email & browsing |
| Air France | Varies by aircraft |
| Royal Jordanian | Email & browsing |
| Airlink | No Wi-Fi |
| Bulgaria Air | No Wi-Fi |
| LAM Mozambique Airlines | No Wi-Fi |
| Scoot | No Wi-Fi |
| Wideroe | No Wi-Fi |
British Airways Embraer E190 Wi-Fi questions
Does British Airways have Wi-Fi on the Embraer E190?
Is British Airways Wi-Fi free on the Embraer E190?
Can you make video calls on British Airways' Embraer E190?
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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