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AirFi

easyJet talks up AirFi deployment success, future program plans

15 May 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The easyJet fleet, now flying with AirFi's infotainment portal system on board

EasyJet has not been shy about the success of its adoption of AirFi’s on-board shopping and entertainment platform in recent months. And the carrier is just getting started with the system. Simon Cox, the carrier’s Director for InFlight Retail, recently shared some insights with PaxEx.Aero on what’s next as the program matures.

This story is about: AirAsia, AirFi, AirFi LEO, ancillary, ancillary revenue, buy-on-board, dining, EasyJet, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Simon Cox, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Finalists for 2023 Crystal Cabin Awards represent the future of passenger comfort

3 May 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

What does it take to bring comfort to the skies as air travel rebounds? The 21 finalists for the 2023 Crystal Cabin Awards offer insight into what it will take to to make air travel more safe, connected and comfortable.

This story is about: A350, Adient Aerospace, Air New Zealand, Airbus, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AirFi, AirFi LEO, Airspace, AIX23, Allegris, Boeing, business class, CCA23, Collins Aerospace, crew rest, Crystal Cabin Awards, Diehl Aviation, economy class, HBCplus, lie-flat beds, Lufthansa Group, premium cabin, seating, seats, SkyNest, Skyted, Thales Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

AirFi hypes LEO IFC option on cusp of launch

27 April 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The antenna, modem, and on-board access point that make up the AirFi LEO solution

It could come online within the next few days. The company is confident that timeline won’t stretch past a few weeks. And AirFi’s LEO customers want the service yesterday.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi LEO, ancillary, ancillary revenue, buy-on-board, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Job Heimerikx, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Martin Moret, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

AirFi snags trio of customers, including new LEO install

19 April 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inflight entertainment is coming to three more airlines, powered by AirFi’s streaming IFE solution.

This story is about: ACMI, AirFi, AirFi LEO, buy-on-board, charter, Fiji Airways, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, magazine, retail, SmartLynx, Streaming IFE, Surinam Airways, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

AirFi goes live on Bhutan Airlines

21 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The best entertainment on a flight in or out of Paro, Bhutan arguably comes from the majestic Himalayan mountains just outside. But travelers looking for a bit more on board now have another option, as Bhutan Airlines launches its new streaming entertainment platform, in partnership with AirFi.

This story is about: AirFi, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

easyJet expands AirFi deployment to 100+ aircraft

19 December 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The new easyJet digital inflight shopping experience, powered by AirFi

More than 100 additional easyJet planes are now flying with AirFi’s WiFi-based streaming entertainment and passenger engagement portal on board. The move follows a successful trial of the technology on easyJet’s Swiss-registered fleet earlier this fall.

This story is about: AirFi, buy-on-board, EasyJet, IFE, IFEC, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Job Heimerikx, magazine, retail, Simon Cox, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

AirFi delivers inflight retail for AirAsia (and more)

14 November 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Airfi is now providing onboard portal services for some AirAsia aircraft

AirAsia selected the AirFi wireless platform to boost inflight retail sales and entertainment options on board. The carrier has long offered a digital on-board experience across parts of its fleet. Plus, a few other airline customers coming online.

This story is about: AirAsia, AirAsia WiFi, AirFi, AirFi LEO, Anuvu, Avianca, Avianca Brazil, buy-on-board, Cayman Airways, EasyJet, fflya, GX Aviation, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Job Heimerikx, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, retail, ROKKI, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE, Wizz Air, WizzAir Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

AirFi LEO aims to alter the inflight retail landscape

20 October 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The antenna, modem, and on-board access point that make up the AirFi LEO solution

It won’t support HD video streaming on board, but the AirFi LEO solution offers an expanded on-board shopping experience, real-time credit card payment authorizations, updated weather reports for pilots, and maybe even basic connectivity for travelers.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi LEO, AS-IP Tech, buy-on-board, EasyJet, fflya, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, magazine, retail, Streaming IFE, WAF22, wifi, Wireless IFE, World Aviation Festival Filed Under: IFEC

Can inflight Wi-Fi ever be profitable?

11 October 2022 By Seth Miller 5 Comments

An Air Canada A220-300 with the 2Ku antenna installed. (Image via Air Canada)

Airlines should not expect their inflight connectivity solutions to be profitable. At least not directly so. And Air Canada seems OK with that situation, finding other ways to justify the proposition.

This story is about: Aeroplan, Air Canada, AirFi, AirFi LEO, AS-IP Tech, co-brand, cobrand, credit card, credit cards, elite status, fflya, frequent flier, frequent flyer, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, loyalty, Norman Haughton, WAF22, World Aviation Festival Filed Under: IFEC, Loyalty, PremCat

easyJet snags AirFi for digital inflight transformation

4 October 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The new easyJet digital inflight shopping experience, powered by AirFi

easyJet is the latest airline to shift its on-board retail experience to a digital solution. The carrier selected the AirFi platform as the hardware backbone to power its new inflight shopping platform.

This story is about: AirFi, buy-on-board, EasyJet, IFE, IFEC, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, magazine, retail, Streaming IFE, WAF22, wifi, Wireless IFE, World Aviation Festival Filed Under: IFEC

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