SpiceJet has already announced its plans to provide connectivity and Air India has invited tenders for the same. Subsequently, domestic carriers will start providing this service, starting with their international routes to catch up with competitors. “Indian carriers on international routes will roll this out in the next three to seven months and, finally, domestic passengers will benefit in the next seven to nine months,” he said. Industry experts say telecom service providers like Airtel and others may start providing monthly packages to consumers which will include a certain amount of in-flight usage. Along with onboard WiFi, airlines may also provide wireless in-flight entertainment which is pre-loaded on an aircraft and can be accessed by travellers on their personal device.

Source: The Hindu May 02, 2019 16:07 UTC