In today’s digitally connected world, having access to inflight Wi-Fi can greatly enhance the travel experience. Many airlines now offer free messaging Wi-Fi for their passengers, making it easier to stay connected with friends and family while in the air. Some airlines even offer paid Wi-Fi options for browsing and email. However, there are still some airlines that do not offer inflight Wi-Fi at all. Knowing which airlines offer this service can help you plan and choose the best option for your next flight from India.
Here’s a quick-start guide including sources to the original sites of the airlines.
Free Inflight Wi-Fi for Messaging
- Air Canada: Free messaging Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members. Air Canada WiFi.
- Air France: Free “Message Pass” for messaging apps. Air France WiFi.
- British Airways: Free messaging Wi-Fi for Executive Club members. British Airways WiFi.
- Emirates: Free messaging Wi-Fi for the first 20MB. Emirates Onboard WiFi.
- Flydubai: Free messaging on WhatsApp, iMessage, and Viber on certain flights. Flydubai Onboard Experience.
- KLM: Free “Message Pass” for European and intercontinental flights. KLM Inflight WiFi.
- Qatar Airways: One hour of free Wi-Fi on select flights. Qatar Airways Onboard Connectivity.
- Turkish Airlines: Free unlimited messaging to all passengers. Turkish Airlines Inflight Connectivity.
- Etihad Airways: Free “Chat” packages for messaging apps on selected flights. Etihad Onboard WiFi.
- Singapore Airlines: Free unlimited messaging on select aircraft. Singapore Airlines Inflight Connectivity.
- Virgin Atlantic: Free messaging pass on select aircraft. Virgin Atlantic Inflight WiFi.
Paid Inflight Wi-Fi
- Cathay Pacific:
- Basic: $9.95 for one hour.
- Standard: $12.95 for the entire flight.
- Premium: $19.95 for high-speed internet. Cathay Pacific Connectivity.
- Kenya Airways:
- Basic: $4.99 for messaging for one hour.
- Standard: $9.99 for messaging and browsing for the entire flight. Kenya Airways Inflight Entertainment.
- LOT Polish Airlines:
- Basic: €7.50 for one hour.
- Premium: €12 for the entire flight. LOT Entertainment Onboard.
- Lufthansa:
- FlyNet Message: €7 for messaging.
- FlyNet Mail and Surf: €17 for browsing and email. Lufthansa FlyNet.
- Saudi Arabian Airlines:
- Basic: $5 for 50MB.
- Premium: $20 for 200MB. Saudia News.
- SriLankan Airlines:
- Basic: $7.95 for 50MB.
- Standard: $15.95 for 150MB. SriLankan Airlines Inflight WiFi.
- Thai Airways:
- Basic: $4.99 for 10MB.
- Premium: $14.99 for 50MB. Thai Airways Inflight WiFi.
- United Airlines:
- One hour pass: $7.99 – $14.99.
- Full-flight pass: $19.99. United Inflight WiFi.
No Inflight WiFi
- Air India: Does not offer inflight Wi-Fi. Air India Inflight Entertainment.
- Indigo: Does not currently offer inflight Wi-Fi. Indigo Inflight Services.
There are several airlines in India that offer free in-flight messaging and Wi-Fi, as well as paid options for internet access. Knowing which airlines offer these services and what the costs are can help you plan for a more connected journey.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article may be updated since the time of writing. Please review the airlines’ websites to obtain the latest information.