JetBlue touts free Wi-Fi on every plane by next year

Thursday, 15 Oct, 2015 0
JetBlue has completed the installation of Fly-Fi on its fleet of 150 Airbus jets, and says it will become the first major US carrier to offer free Wi-Fi on every plane within one year.
 
This week it rolled out the first Fly-Fi enabled Embraer E190 and expects all 60 of its E190s to be installed with the service by fall 2016.
 
"Soon every JetBlue customer will step onboard knowing their aircraft is equipped with free, fast Internet and entertainment, the same way they expect our friendly service and the most legroom in coach," said Jamie Perry, vice president of brand and product development.
 
"Our Fly-Fi model has proven that there is a way to offer customers more without adding extra costs to their travel."
 
Fly-Fi enables Internet speeds of up to 20 mbps per device, using Ka-band satellite-supported technology.
 
JetBlue is preparing to launch an unlimited on-demand Amazon Prime service, allowing passengers to watch thousands of movies and TV in the air without incurring extra costs to their Amazon membership. 
 
The service also lets flyers rent or buy content in the Amazon Instant Video store with some purchases earning TrueBlue points.
 


 

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