Seven devices of the carrier Aegean are now equipped with a range of in-flight wi-fi provided by Deutsche Telekom and Display Interactive, as announced by the airline on Wednesday. Aegean has launched a plan to modernise its fleet Airbusto be finalised in 2025the date on which all Airbus A320neo and A321neo of the company will be connected.
Like most airlines, Aegean has developed a range of connectivity packages to suit the needs - and budgets - of its passengers. The free version, called "try before you buygives access to a trial period limited to 10 minutes. To continue browsing online, checking their email or WhatsApp messages, travellers will need to subscribe to the "text and surf (4 euros) or a fixed price "streaming (9 euros) to access videos or audio files online. Frequent business travellers will be offered a range of benefits. These include Aegean offers streaming package to all Business Class passengers. Gold members of the Miles+Bonus frequent flyer programme will be offered the "Text & Surf" package free of charge. " Similar benefits will be offered to other categories of passenger in the future "the airline also expects.
the most advanced in-flight broadband in Europe
Already promising " the most advanced in-flight broadband in Europe "Aegean CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis explains: " This step is part of our ongoing efforts to develop Aegean's service offering for our passengers and to strengthen our competitive position, which is particularly important in the current pandemic context that is shaking up the air transport sector. ". As Philippe Carette, Chairman of Inmarsat Aviation, also points out: "The health crisis has also changed the way we think about in-flight connectivity. Our European Aviation Network in-flight broadband offer has seen strong passenger demand over the last year, with usage rates significantly higher than before the pandemic. We are delighted that it is available on Aegean flights, as part of the airline's impressive efforts to deliver a world-class passenger experience. ".
