SINGAPORE Airlines has announced that it will soon offer in-flight connectivity on its flights.
In collaboration with inflight connectivity provider, OnAir, the service will include a full suite of on-board communication offerings, providing the airline’s customers with access to Wi-Fi Internet and mobile telephony services. The mobile telephony services will enable customers to send and receive SMS text messages with their GSM-compatible mobile phones, send and receive email messages on smartphones and BlackBerry devices, and make and receive voice calls.
With plans to roll out the services from as early as the first half of 2011, Singapore Airlines says it will be the first major airline in Asia to launch a full suite of in-flight connectivity service. These will be introduced progressively on flights operated by the airline’s A380, A340-500 and B777-300ER aircraft.
Customers who use the mobile telephony services will see their usage reflected in the monthly bills from their telecommunications provider where international GSM roaming rates apply. For Internet access, customers can sign up for an access package upon logging in to the system. Details of the charges will be announced closer to the launch.
Singapore Airlines to launch in-flight connectivity
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