British Airways announces it’s bringing in-flight Wi-Fi to its shorthaul routes

Nov02

by Sindy Cator on November 2, 2016 at 6:15 pm

In the United States, in-flight Wi-Fi is a fact of life. The vast majority of major airlines offer it. It’s pricey and slow, sure, but it also allows you to stay connected at 33,000 feet. In Europe, it’s a different story. Only a handful of airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi, and they’re not the major ones, like Ryanair and EasyJet. But this will soon change. British Airways owner IAG has announced that the airline will start to offer the service on its short-haul routes from 2017. Other IAG-owned airlines, including Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Vueling, will also get the service. In total…