How to Access Free Messaging WiFi on British Airways Flights
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Summary
The article describes a personal experience of discovering free messaging WiFi on British Airways flights for members of their frequent flyer program (The British Airways Club). The author shares how they were able to sign up for the program mid-flight via the captive portal, despite not being a member previously and flying economy class. The piece highlights this as a useful travel hack for passengers on long-haul flights.
Key quotes
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However, this time on my way to London, they had an interesting offer: Free WiFi for 'Messaging', for members of 'The British Airways Club'.
I was pretty sure I wasn't a member of any sort of club (I'm only flying economy anyway); but turns out this is just the name of their frequent flyer program.
Conveniently enough, you're able to sign up for this via the captive portal while in the sky;
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