Air India WiFi In Its Flights Announced On The Delhi-London Route

Posted September 6, 2024

Air India has announced plans to introduce onboard Wi-Fi services. Air India WiFi in its flights is set to enhance the passenger experience by allowing travellers to stay connected. On September 2, the airline announces its 1st Wi-Fi in the air service to be available on A350 aircraft operating on the Delhi to London Heathrow route soon. The flight will operate twice a day. As per the reports, Air India called it an “ambitious transformation journey

Air India’s New A350: A Game-Changer

The aircraft has an exclusive business class section featuring 28 private suites. Each suite is equipped with a full flat bed.
The A350 offers 24 seats in Economy Class and Premium Economy each.

Wi-Fi In The Air Mechanism

The secret behind wifi in flights above 30,000 feet is revealed. Airlines use two main methods to keep us connected above the clouds.

1. Air-To-Ground Method

This method works like how our smartphone gets online but on a much bigger scale. Special towers on the ground beam internet connect straight up to the planes flying overhead.

2. Satellite Method

For those long flights over oceans, satellite Wi-Fi comes to the rescue. Flights with special antennas catch signals from satellites. This is a new technology.

Industry experts predict that almost all airlines will soon provide WiFi in flights. Currently, some of the airlines offering onboard Wi-Fi include JetBlue, Norwegian Air, Philippine Airlines, Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and Lufthansa.

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