inflight wifi

Air Astana A320 business seat

In-flight wifi now available on Air Astana

The first of Air Astana’s three B767s has been outfitted with in-flight wifi suitable for web browsing and listening to audio

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Using mobile onboard a flight

In-flight wifi unlikely to replace IFE systems, says Inmarsat Asia VP

While the capability to provide video streaming via wifi is there, Inmarsat’s Otto Gergye says the overall experience is little different from built-in IFE

Friday, September 1, 2017

British Airways B747 at Heathrow airport

British Airways confirms long-haul wifi pricing

In-flight wifi ranges from £4.99 to £23.99 depending on connection speed and access duration

Monday, May 8, 2017

Virgin Australia EconomyX inflight wifi

Virgin Australia begins domestic inflight wifi trials

Travellers aboard Virgin Australia’s wifi-enabled B737-800 aircraft will be able to use the wifi free of charge during the three-month testing period

Friday, April 21, 2017

Qantas launches onboard wifi on domestic flights

Available in beta mode on the B737 aircraft, the launch marks the start of wifi rollout across 80 Qantas aircraft, due for completion by the end of 2018

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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Inmarsat outlines IAG short-haul wifi plans

International Airlines Group plans to have 90 per cent of its short-haul fleet fitted with Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network high-speed broadband service by 2019

Friday, March 10, 2017

British Airways B747 at Heathrow airport

British Airways will have long haul wifi this year

First Boeing B747s are being fitted with the Simply Connect service

Thursday, January 26, 2017

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JetBlue first to offer free wifi, live TV and movies on every flight

The airline’s Fly-Fi wifi service can be used as soon as passengers board the aircraft and is available at no extra charge

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Online security

Roundup: Six tips for secure in-flight browsing

In-flight wifi has opened up connectivity while airborne but it has also opened up new security risks. Here are a few ways to keep your information safe

Thursday, November 3, 2016

China Eastern Airlines' 787-9 Dreamliner order from Boeing

China Eastern to add wifi to 35 new aircraft

The Chinese carrier will implement Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s eX3 in-flight entertainment system and wifi connectivity to its A350 and B787 aircraft

Tuesday, October 25, 2016