With the latest development of Emirates' in-flight internet connection, all Emirates passengers traveling in all classes can benefit from free internet connection as an Emirates Skywards member. Thanks to this development, 30 more Economy Class passengers will be able to benefit from free Wi-Fi connection on board each week.
Continuing to lead the development of in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity, Emirates has invested over $300 million in in-flight internet connectivity to date.
All Emirates Skywards members traveling in any class can now enjoy a variety of free connection types. Blue, Silver, Gold or Platinum Skywards members traveling in all classes, regardless of Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class, have free messaging through the app. All Skywards members traveling in First Class enjoy unlimited free internet access, as are Silver, Gold and Platinum members traveling in Business Class. Platinum members can enjoy unlimited free internet access in all classes.
Patrick Brannelly, Senior Vice President of Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity, said:
“At Emirates, we continue to work with our service providers without slowing down to optimize and improve the connection experience. In March, we delivered approximately 68 percent more data per customer connection than at the beginning of 2022, despite a 55 percent increase in the number of internet connections over the same period. We will continue to invest in upgrades and upgrades, and our A350 aircraft will be equipped with next-generation satellite connectivity.”
Emirates also announced that it will offer high-speed broadband internet connectivity on 2024 new Airbus A50 aircraft, which are scheduled to begin service in 350 and will be equipped with Inmarsat's GX Aviation technology. This new deal will take the passenger experience to the next level, offering improved and more comprehensive internet connectivity globally, even on flights over the Arctic. With Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be the first members of the Emirates fleet to benefit from the Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) satellite network, the first and only broadband network with global coverage, passengers will be able to enjoy uninterrupted global internet connection throughout their journeys, regardless of their destination, including the North Pole. The enhanced high-speed capability of broadband internet will allow passengers to communicate with family and friends, surf the Internet and enjoy social media without leaving their comfortable seats. Emirates also announced that its strong fleet of 2024 A50 aircraft set to enter service in 350, offers Thales AVANT Up system and personal devices with two Bluetooth connections and built-in Wi-Fi for passengers to pair multiple devices including phones, tablets, headsets and even game controllers. announced an investment of over $60 million to equip it with advanced passenger connectivity via Optiq, the industry's first smart display to support USB-C connectivity up to 350 watts for fast charging.