As airlines around the world generally move towards adding inflight internet services to their fleet, one is bucking the trend. Earlier this year flyDubai deactivated the satellite-based services on board. The carrier confirmed that decision via multiple channels, though it did not offer an explanation for why it made the decision. The news comes on …
It is easy to focus on speed tests to rate inflight internet services. The technology is easy, generally non-disruptive, and comparing the numbers makes sense to most passengers. Alas, speed tests also come up short in telling the whole story, with just one or two variables scored, and at intermittent intervals. Now a new set …
The next generation of aircraft at Icelandair will fly with the Viasat inflight Wi-Fi service on board. The companies confirmed this week that the new Airbus fleet will enter service – expected later this year – with the Ka-band satellite internet connection on board. The A321LRs will join the airline’s 737 MAX fleet in flying …
A pair of Starlink terminals blend in to the collection of antennae atop a Hawaiian A321neo Just three weeks after activating the Starlink in-flight internet service on its A321neo fleet, Hawaiian Airlines continues to offer connectivity on a “surprise and delight” basis. Which is to say the carrier won’t guarantee which routes or flights will …
NEW DELHI: From being late starters of in-flight connectivity (IFC), Indians will emerge as one of the top consumers of internet on aircraft, riding on the boom in satellite communications and mirroring the trend of heavy data consumption, that is currently seen on the ground, said Viasat, world’s top provider of IFC.K Guru Gowrappan, global …