Etihad Airways has launched new Wi-Fly Chat and Surf packages on its wide-body fleet.
Passengers can now use complimentary chat messaging throughout flights by signing in with Etihad Guest membership, or enrolling online before flying and benefiting immediately. This provides access to messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger and WeChat.
Those wanting to surf, use social media or work during flights can buy Surf Wi-Fly plans for a flat fee with unlimited data for the flight’s duration. For flights under seven hours, the Chat package is US$2,99 (R54,6) or free for Etihad Guest members, and the Surf package, $9,99 (R182,6). For over seven hours, the Chat package is $4,99 (R91,2) or free for Etihad Guest members, and the Surf package $19,99 (R365,4).
Etihad Guest Platinum and Exclusive tier members as well as first-class passengers enjoy complimentary Surf Wi-Fly access throughout flights. Guest Gold members receive a 25% discount on the Surf package.
Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad Airways CEO, said: “We’re thrilled to introduce an added complimentary benefit for Etihad Guest members and welcome everyone to sign up before they fly to take advantage of this benefit immediately. Wi-Fly plans will offer unlimited data and will last the duration of the flight, which means our guests can easily catch up on social media, work or browse as they wish.”
Etihad’s narrow-body fleet continues to offer the current mobile connectivity service allowing guests to make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages and use data roaming packages.
