FTE explores MI Airline’s new in-flight Wi-Fi solution and assesses whether the likes of KLM and Mezzo think it could redefine the onboard connectivity market.
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Lufthansa has outlined how it plans to enhance the onboard passenger experience across all four classes in its “biggest service initiative in recent years”.
Bangkok Airways now offers its business class passengers iPad minis pre-loaded with movies, TV shows and music as it aims to enhance its “onboard boutique service”.
Israeli airline EL AL will introduce in-flight Wi-Fi on its Boeing 737s, becoming the first airline to offer ViaSat’s ‘Exede in the Air’ service on flights within Europe.
Finnair is adding fully flat seats in Business Class on nine of its long-haul services, including Tokyo, New York, Beijing, Seoul and Hong Kong.
Qatar Airways has launched a daily all-Business Class flight to London as it continues to enhance its offer for Commercially Important Passengers.
FTE spoke to Virgin America, Here On Biz and Gogo about the benefits of the first ever in-flight social network, and the challenges that had to be overcome to make it a reality.
Lufthansa Systems’ BoardConnect is now available as an app for Windows 8 devices, allowing passengers to watch movies, order food and shop using their own device.
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WestJet has signed a multi-year deal with Panasonic Avionics to provide passengers with in-flight satellite connectivity, enabling live TV and movie streaming.
Turkish Airlines has opted to install the Thales TopSeries AVANT in-flight entertainment system for 25 of its A321s and 20 B737s.
Boeing has delivered the first B747-8 line-fitted with the AeroMobile inflight connectivity service, removing the need for the aircraft to be retrofitted after delivery.
Air France has unveiled its new Business class seat, which the airline says has been designed around three Fs – full flat, full access and full privacy.
In-flight Wi-Fi is fast becoming a must-have, but the debate continues as to who should fund it. Read what JetBlue, Emirates, OnAir and Inmarsat had to say about funding connectivity.
Japan Airlines has opted to adopt the Gogo Vision service across its domestic fleet, enabling passengers to rent and stream content via their own electronic devices.
SilkAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800, which comes complete with the Sky Interior that makes use of curved architecture and ambient lighting to create a more relaxing environment.
The Indonesian flag-carrier has teamed up with OnAir to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on its A330s, with GSM mobile connectivity likely to be added in the near future.
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