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airBaltic has become the first European airline to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet for free onboard its Airbus A220-300 fleet, marking a new era of seamless inflight connectivity for passengers.
Aeromexico is expanding its longstanding relationship with Viasat. The airline will retrofit its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with Viasat’s most advanced inflight Wi-Fi solution for upgraded connectivity and CX.
New collaborations for Delta Sync Wi-Fi are planned in 2025, as well as more streaming-speed connectivity and personalised entertainment, as the airline brings an “at-home entertainment experience to the sky”.
STARLUX is launching an enhanced service with Viasat’s high-performance inflight connectivity solution. The aim is to “create an advanced, refined connected experience for travellers”.
SAS is introducing totally new inflight WiFi with the launch of free, high-speed Starlink connectivity from SpaceX. It will begin the phased rollout on its entire fleet at the end of 2025 for an enhanced CX.
Lufthansa is introducing unlimited free messaging on its long-haul flights from this summer, as it further enhances the customer experience with “a portfolio of digital services that is very attractive”.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, and the brand-new FTE Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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United Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced an accelerated timeline for the introduction of Starlink connectivity for “game-changing IFE experiences”.
Air France is to upgrade its onboard WiFi service with ultra-high-speed Starlink connectivity on all aircraft. Hear more from Air France at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024.
Hawaiian Airlines is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency WiFi free of charge to customers onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental US, Asia and Oceania.
United Airlines has signed the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to provide Starlink connectivity onboard for free. Hear more from United at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024.
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Hawaiian Airlines is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency WiFi free of charge to customers onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental US, Asia and Oceania.
United Airlines has signed the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to provide Starlink connectivity onboard for free. Hear more from United at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024.
Cathay Pacific has expanded its complimentary WiFi for customers travelling in First or Business Class. Hear more from Cathay Pacific at FTE Global, taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024.
Delta Sync seatback has now been introduced on more than 330 Delta aircraft for a personalised experience, while BBC News joins the airline’s live TV line-up. Hear more from BBC News at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024.
Azul is to equip seven aircraft in its new A330-900neo fleet with Viasat’s Ka-band inflight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year for enhanced customer satisfaction.
Delta Air Lines has started rolling out fast, free WiFi presented by T-Mobile on select long-haul international routes, as it aims to bring reliable, streaming quality connectivity to its entire global fleet for free.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced that 15 aircraft across its widebody Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner fleets will be equipped with Viasat’s Ka-band, global inflight connectivity solution as part of cabin upgrades.
Qatar Airways has announced the introduction of Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the last quarter of this year, as part of the initial phase of its rollout strategy.
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