By Jonathan O'Callaghan Passengers on European British Airways flights will soon be able to keep on top of their emails, check Facebook and stream films thanks to the introduction of high-speed in-flight broadband The airline hopes the partnership with satellite firm Inmarsat will help it push ahead of rivals with the lure of super-fast and reliable internet across European airspace. It is thought the service could begin on domestic UK routes within three years before being rolled out across Europe, but how much it will cost has not yet been announced. From 2016 European British Airways flights will be kitted with high-speed Internet provided by London-based satellite firm Inmarsat. The company will be launching a satellite in 2016 to provide the service, which is expected to bridge the gap between airborne WiFi in the UK and the U.S. (stock image shown)
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Fast internet will be soon be available on European British Airways flights
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The service will be provided by London-based satellite operator Inmarsat
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A dedicated satellite is expected to be launched at the end of 2016
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In-flight internet via satellite has been available for more than a decade
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But it has previously been criticised for being expensive and slow
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Inmarsat and BA have not revealed how much the in-flight service will cost
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