Air India reports a rise in the proportion of passengers using onboard WiFi, saying it increased from 30% in June 2025 to 55% in June 2026. The airline says that during this period, more than 1 million users connected to its in-flight WiFi service. Air India also provides a breakdown of what connected passengers do: about 89% stream content, while 11% use the connection for activities such as web browsing, checking email, and using messaging apps. Air India attributes the demand to passengers using WiFi during flight, with streaming making up 86% of total data usage and web browsing accounting for the remaining 14%. The airline says nearly 500 TB of data were consumed over the year. According to Air India, the service is offered on flights operated by a connected fleet of 28 aircraft, including 10 Airbus A321neo and six each of Boeing 777, 787, and Airbus A350. It says onboard WiFi is currently available on routes including Mauritius, Frankfurt, London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Manila, and Melbourne.
Air India says onboard WiFi usage rises from 30% to 55% in a year
Air India reports a rise in the proportion of passengers using onboard WiFi, saying it increased from 30% in June 2025 to 55% in June 2026. The airline says that during this period, more than 1 millio...
- Air India says onboard WiFi usage grew from 30% in June 2025 to 55% in June 2026.
- Air India says about 89% of connected passengers stream content; 11% browse the web, check email, or use messaging apps.
- Air India reports more than 1 million users connected to its onboard WiFi service from June 2025 to June 2026.
- Air India says nearly 500 TB of data were consumed over the year; streaming accounted for 86% and web browsing 14%.
- Air India says its onboard WiFi is available on flights using a connected fleet of 28 aircraft and lists multiple international destinations.
Mumbai: The use of WiFi on board Air India flights has increased from 30% to 55% in a year, with about 89% of passengers streaming content while 11% browse the web, check email, and use messaging apps. Wi-Fi connectivity at 35,000 feet has become a staple of the modern flying experience worldwide, where flyers can use seamless internet access to catch up on emails or browse social media. Among Indian carriers, Air India is currently the only airline providing onboard WiFi service to the flyers on over 55 flights operated by 28 aircraft, including 10 Airbus A321 Neo as well as six each of Boeing 777, 787 and Airbus A350. Currently, this service is available on flights to Mauritius, Frankfurt, London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Manila and Melbourne. According to Air India, more than 1 million users on its flights connected to the in-flight WiFi service, based on the latest usage tracking from June 2025 through June 2026. The airline claimed that usage has grown steadily over the year, with onboard Wi-Fi consumption surging from 30% in June 2025 to 55% in June 2026.NMIA Starts International Operations With First Air India Express Flight To Abu Dhabi; Mumbai Becomes First Indian City With Two Operational International Airports The airline's data showed that nearly 89% of connected passengers chose to stream content on social media while in transit, while the remaining 11% opted for web browsing, emails and messaging apps. The consistent demand for the service has resulted in nearly 500 TB worth of data consumption over the year. By category, streaming services accounted for 86% of total usage, while web browsing accounted for the remaining 14%."These numbers represent the beginning of the transforming on-board experience for Air India’s passengers. These numbers are currently driven by an initial fleet of 28 aircraft that operate flights across the globe. As the connected fleet grows, so will the opportunities for passengers to carry their digital lives with them, wherever they fly," said an Air India spokesperson, adding that more aircraft and cities will be added progressively. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
19 hours agoMumbai: The use of WiFi on board Air India flights has increased from 30% to 55% in a year, with about 89% of passengers streaming content while 11% browse the web, check email, and use messaging apps. Wi-Fi connectivity at 35,000 feet has become a staple of the modern flying experience worldwide, where flyers can use seamless internet access to catch up on emails or browse social media. Among Indian carriers, Air India is currently the only airline providing onboard WiFi service to the flyers on over 55 flights operated by 28 aircraft, including 10 Airbus A321 Neo as well as six each of Boeing 777, 787 and Airbus A350. Currently, this service is available on flights to Mauritius, Frankfurt, London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Manila and Melbourne. According to Air India, more than 1 million users on its flights connected to the in-flight WiFi service, based on the latest usage tracking from June 2025 through June 2026. The airline claimed that usage has grown steadily over the year, with onboard Wi-Fi consumption surging from 30% in June 2025 to 55% in June 2026.NMIA Starts International Operations With First Air India Express Flight To Abu Dhabi; Mumbai Becomes First Indian City With Two Operational International Airports The airline's data showed that nearly 89% of connected passengers chose to stream content on social media while in transit, while the remaining 11% opted for web browsing, emails and messaging apps. The consistent demand for the service has resulted in nearly 500 TB worth of data consumption over the year. By category, streaming services accounted for 86% of total usage, while web browsing accounted for the remaining 14%."These numbers represent the beginning of the transforming on-board experience for Air India’s passengers. These numbers are currently driven by an initial fleet of 28 aircraft that operate flights across the globe. As the connected fleet grows, so will the opportunities for passengers to carry their digital lives with them, wherever they fly," said an Air India spokesperson, adding that more aircraft and cities will be added progressively. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
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