Air France and KLM in partnership with Panasonic Avionics, are launching a joint in-flight connectivity programme on board their long-haul flights, with trials early next year.
This will enable customers to stay connected with the world through text messages or emails as well as Internet connection and ultimately through live broadcasts of TV programmes. Thanks to this new technology, Air France and KLM will offer passengers access to a broad scope of data communications during the flight. On the specially designed in-flight website, a broad range of services will be offered free, such as the latest news, TV channels, relevant airline and destination information and a unique offer of online magazines.
The trial phase will be conducted during 2013 on two Boeing 777-300s, operated by each airline. During this period, travellers will be able to hook up to the internet via their Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone, laptop or tablet PC at a fixed rate, as well as use their mobile phone for sms or e-mail, whatever their travel class. Customers will be asked for feedback, along with their expectations and suggestions on improving these new services, to be used as input for future deployment.
Air France and KLM to launch in-flight connectivity in 2013
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