Air India continues introducing enhanced amenities for passengers to offer the best travel experiences. This time, the airline made a grand announcement of offering Wi-Fi services on different flights operating across India and the globe. Now, travellers can stay connected with friends and family, scroll social media platforms, browse content, and continue work while travelling.
Air India Introduced Free In-Flight Wi-Fi On Domestic Flights
On January 1, the airline announced the spectacular news of rolling out Wi-Fi on domestic and international flights. These are set to be operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and selected Airbus A321neo aircraft. With this grand introduction, Air India becomes the first airline to provide in-flight Wi-Fi Internet services on flights travelling across India.
Passengers can conveniently connect multiple devices with this free Internet on domestic flights. While flying above 10,000 feet high in the sky, they can get access to smooth connections on their mobiles with iOS or Android operating systems, tablets, and laptops.
Rajesh Dogra, Air India’s Chief Customer Experience Officer, shared that the airline is confident that passengers will appreciate Internet connections and enjoy the new experience on board different flights.
For domestic connections, Air India follows an ongoing pilot programme on international services, according to the press release. Airbus A350, select Airbus A321 neo and Boeing B787-9 aircraft travelling to international destinations such as London, New York, Paris and Singapore operate this. Wi-Fi is offered for free for an introductory period for domestic travel. Air India plans to expand its services on different aircraft as well.
Here’s How Passengers Can Use Wi-Fi On Board Flights
Follow these simple steps to access in-flight Wi-Fi internet connectivity:
- Enable Wi-Fi and open the Wi-Fi settings
- Click on the Air India Wi-Fi network
- Add all the necessary information such as PNR and last name to the Air India portal on the default browser.
- Get access to complimentary Internet service while travelling
Good in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity depends on multiple factors such as
- Bandwidth usage
- Satellite connectivity
- Travel routes
- Government restrictions
We also come bearing another good news. Air India Express announced its New Year Sale where travellers can easily book tickets for as cheap as ₹1,599. The mega offer is accessible till January 5, 2025. Passengers can book these tickets to travel from January 8 to September 20, 2025.
Are you excited to travel with Air India and make the best use of Internet connectivity en route to your destination?
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