British Airways says its passengers will be able to use messaging apps on flights free of charge from next month onwards. The airline said it will roll out the service over two weeks from April 3, enabling travellers to send and receive text on apps such as WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger and Teams. All the carrier’s Gatwick aircraft and more than 80% of its Heathrow-based fleet have wi-fi, with the remainder expected to be fitted with the technology by the end of 2025. Passengers must register with British Airways’ free loyalty scheme to use complimentary onboard messaging, which will …