The news was particularly eagerly awaited by the network's business travellers. WestJet Before the end of the year, the Canadian company will be offering the WiFi free in flight. Provided you join the loyalty programme of the carrier, based on theother airlines.
This connectivity will be made possible by a partnership with Telusand will be based on Starlink technology. A first in Canadian skies. "WestJet will be the largest North American airline and the first Boeing 737 commercial airline to offer in-flight connectivity powered by Starlink's best-in-class technology platform, which includes the world's largest satellite constellation."says the company's management. "Starlink was chosen as WestJet's new technology partner because of its ability to provide sufficient bandwidth and minimal latency so that every guest on board can watch live video or play online games directly from their device, as if they were at home."it says.
The technology will begin to be available before the end of 2024. It will be available on all WestJet narrow-body aircraft by the end of 2025, and on all wide-body aircraft by the end of 2026.
" The future of in-flight connectivity and entertainment is here, and we are delighted to enter into this long-term partnership with WestJet to enhance the guest experience and deliver more value to WestJet Rewards members and TELUS customers, whether on the ground or in the air. "says Zainul Mawji, Executive Vice President and President of Telus Consumer Solutions.
