Etihad Airways has launched its latest features Wi-Fly Chat and Surf to make passenger journey more comfortable by ensuring seamless connectivity while flying.
“Everyone flying on Etihad will benefit from complimentary ‘Chat’ messaging throughout their entire flight by signing in with Etihad Guest membership or simply enrolling online before flying to benefit immediately,” the airline said in a statement.
“The free chat feature includes access to popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and WeChat to name a few,” the statement added.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We know how important it is for our guests to stay connected, which is why we’re thrilled to introduce an added complimentary benefit for Etihad Guest members and welcome everyone to sign up before they fly to take advantage of this benefit immediately. Wi-Fly plans will offer unlimited data and will last the duration of the flight, which means our guests can easily catch up on social media, work or browse as they wish.”
“Our fleet of modern wide-body aircraft is fitted with the right technology to enable this service and offer our guests an enjoyable connected experience throughout their journey,” he continued.
Passengers who wish to surf the internet, browse social media or work while flying can purchase Surf Wi-Fly plans available for a flat fee and unlimited data. Complimentary access will be given to Etihad Guest Platinum Exclusive tier and First-Class members while gold members will get a 25% discount.