According to a press release issued by the airline on Wednesday, Tata group-owned Air India becomes the first airline to offer inflight Wi-Fi Internet connectivity services on domestic flights.
Air India says passengers can avail of Wi-Fi Internet connectivity service on domestic routes in Airbus A350, Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787-9 and select Airbus A321neo aircraft.
"This makes Air India the first to offer in-flight Wi-Fi Internet connectivity on flights within India, enabling travellers – flying for leisure or business – to stay connected to the Internet during their flights, and to enjoy browsing, accessing social media, catching up on work, or texting friends and family," the airline said.
Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Air India, "Connectivity is now an integral part of modern travel. For some, it is about the convenience and comfort of real-time sharing, while for others, it is about greater productivity and efficiency."
"Whatever be one's purpose, we are confident that our guests will appreciate having the option of connecting to the web and enjoy the new Air India experience on board these aircraft," he added.
Air India said that passengers can use Wi-Fi via laptops, tablets, and smartphones with iOS or Android operating systems, which the in-flight Wi-Fi will also allow guests to connect multiple devices simultaneously above 10,000 feet.
The deployment of Wi-Fi on the domestic routes follows the ongoing pilot programme on international services operated by Airbus A350, select Airbus A321 neo and Boeing B787-9 aircraft on international destinations including New York, London, Paris and Singapore.
Currently, the service of Wi-Fi is offered free of charge by Air India.
As with the domestic offer, Wi-Fi will be free for a limited period. Over time, Air India said, the service will be available progressively on other aircraft of the airline.
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