Inflight connectivity onboard Etihad a draw
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Increased demand for onboard mobile services has contributed to
a surge in usage for Etihad Airways. 2.6 million devices connected
to the airline’s onboard mobile network in 2014.
a surge in usage for Etihad Airways. 2.6 million devices connected
to the airline’s onboard mobile network in 2014.
Etihad Airways’ Live TV service has a viewership of 50,000 hours
of live news and sporting events each month.
Inflight texts and mobile phone calls increased by 62 per cent and
61 per cent respectively, compared to the same period in 2013 according
to the carrier.
iOS was the most popular operating system onboard, with 55 per cent
of the airline’s guests connecting to the Internet with their iPads
and iPhones, while 30 per cent used devices running on Android’s
operating system.
Etihad Airways’ Live TV service has a viewership of 50,000 hours
of live news and sporting events each month.
“When people travel, they want to stay connected with their work,
their friends and their family. They also want to be kept up-to-date
with 24 hour world news services. This is now possible for the
entire journey on an Etihad Airways flight,” said Peter
Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer.
The services comprising Wi-Fi, mobile connectivity and
live television, is powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global
Communications Suite, and OnAir’s inflight connectivity solution.
61 per cent respectively, compared to the same period in 2013 according
to the carrier.
iOS was the most popular operating system onboard, with 55 per cent
of the airline’s guests connecting to the Internet with their iPads
and iPhones, while 30 per cent used devices running on Android’s
operating system.
Etihad Airways’ Live TV service has a viewership of 50,000 hours
of live news and sporting events each month.
“When people travel, they want to stay connected with their work,
their friends and their family. They also want to be kept up-to-date
with 24 hour world news services. This is now possible for the
entire journey on an Etihad Airways flight,” said Peter
Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer.
The services comprising Wi-Fi, mobile connectivity and
live television, is powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global
Communications Suite, and OnAir’s inflight connectivity solution.
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