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07/10/2013
Aer Lingus Begins Wi-Fi On US Flights
Aer Lingus will offer passengers travelling to the US Wi-Fi access and Global System for Mobile Communications services from today.
The announcement makes the company the second European airline after Germany's Lufthansa to introduce wireless internet access on transatlantic flights.
Seven Airbus A330 aircraft have been fitted with the satellite technology.
Customers will now be able to connect to the Aer Lingus Wi-Fi network via laptops, tablets and smart phones.
GSM services will also be offered, however making voice calls will not be premitted.
The service is complimentary to business class customers. Prices start at €10.95 for other passengers.
Aer Lingus Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Kavanagh said: "Aer Lingus is at the forefront of in-cabin internet access, being just the second European airline to introduce internet access on transatlantic flights.
"This is another choice we are offering our customers to enhance their Aer Lingus experience. Having direct internet access on flights of up to ten hours in duration, will be of huge benefit to our customers, in particular to business customers."
(IT/CD)
The announcement makes the company the second European airline after Germany's Lufthansa to introduce wireless internet access on transatlantic flights.
Seven Airbus A330 aircraft have been fitted with the satellite technology.
Customers will now be able to connect to the Aer Lingus Wi-Fi network via laptops, tablets and smart phones.
GSM services will also be offered, however making voice calls will not be premitted.
The service is complimentary to business class customers. Prices start at €10.95 for other passengers.
Aer Lingus Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Kavanagh said: "Aer Lingus is at the forefront of in-cabin internet access, being just the second European airline to introduce internet access on transatlantic flights.
"This is another choice we are offering our customers to enhance their Aer Lingus experience. Having direct internet access on flights of up to ten hours in duration, will be of huge benefit to our customers, in particular to business customers."
(IT/CD)
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