Air France-KLM is planning to enhance its in-flight services next year, with the roll out of live TV, in-flight internet and mobile connectivity.
The new services are being trialled from February 2013 on two Boeing 777-300 aircraft, with a view to being installed across the carrier’s long-haul network.
During the trial, travellers will be able to hook up to the internet via their smartphone, laptop or tablet at a fixed rate, as well as use their mobile phone for SMS or email. In addition, live TV channels will be offered on the aircraft’s in-flight entertainment systems. These services will be available in all cabins.
“Being permanently connected is now part of our customers’ daily lifestyles. This trial run is the first step of Air France’s and KLM’s long-term strategy to offer in-flight connectivity solutions across our long-haul fleet. We are pursuing our investments to even better serve our customers and to remain at the forefront in terms of innovations and mobile services,” said Christian Herzog, Air France-KLM’s Senior Vice President of Marketing.
