Turkish Airlines to offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi over its fleet

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is committed to enhancing its in-flight experience through the integration of latest developments and innovative technologies. In line with this strategy, the national flag carrier is working to provide all passengers with free, unlimited, uninterrupted and fast connectivity service within two years, starting from the end of 2025.

As part of this initiative, Turkish Airlines plans to retrofit its existing fleet with the latest in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies and equip the new aircraft with the most efficient IFC technologies available. This will enable the carrier to extend the IFC service currently offered in the majority of its fleet to the entire Turkish Airlines’ fleet, providing all passengers with unlimited, uninterrupted, and faster IFC service free of charge.

With the integration of the new IFC technologies, Turkish Airlines aims to meet the expectations of its passengers regarding their digital consumption habits during travel. Therefore, Turkish Airlines is open to collaboration with all suppliers, and the carrier is actively negotiating with local and international suppliers that can offer the best IFC service solutions for its entire fleet. In addition, Turkish Airlines provides support to Turkish companies in the development of solutions for this connectivity service. In this regard, Turkish Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TCI Aircraft Interiors, a certified aviation products provider, and Turksat, a regional leader in satellite technologies. The signing of the MoU highlights Turkish Airlines’ is considering leveraging national capacity and the carrier helps support Turkish companies in establishing a presence in the IFC sector.

Following the necessary feasibility studies, all stakeholders will work to develop an understanding and endeavour to transform the MoU into a definitive agreement. Turkish Airlines remains committed to ensuring the highest level of passenger experience and advancing the Turkish aviation industry.

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Japan Airlines introduces Disney+ Originals to inflight entertainment - A 1st for Japanese airlines

Japan Airlines is the first Japanese airline to introduce a selection of Disney+ Originals in its inflight entertainment on both international and domestic flights.

Disney+ offers beloved content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. With the addition of Disney+ Originals, JAL's inflight entertainment now features an even wider variety of movies, dramas, and series, including exclusive original content, ensuring a magical journey in the sky.

The service commenced on July 1, 2024, for international flights and was introduced on domestic services on August 1, 2024. 

JAL provides entertainment services on all its aircraft, allowing passengers to enjoy movies, anime, and TV programs on personal monitors, or on their own smartphones and tablets, even on aircraft without built-in monitors, ensuring a comfortable journey for all. The latest Airbus A350-1000 features 4K monitors and Bluetooth connectivity in all classes, and the world's first in-seat speakers in First and Business Class, offering an even more immersive inflight entertainment experience. Additionally, JAL plans to offer free inflight Wi-Fi on international flights to enhance the internet connectivity environment.

Through continuously evolving inflight entertainment, JAL aims to create the best possible journey tailored to each customer's needs.

Junko SAKIHARA, Deputy Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Dept said: "We are delighted to be the first airline in Japan to offer a wide range of Disney+ Originals on both domestic and international flights. We are very pleased to provide a comfortable journey to many of our customers. JAL aims to offer services that allow each customer to choose according to their preferences, through a variety of inflight entertainment and stable inflight Wi-Fi. During this summer vacation, please create unforgettable memories with your family and friends by enjoying the wonderful works of Disney+ Originals on JAL flights."

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For more details on Japan Airlines inflight entertainment, click here.