Internet for SWISS

SWISS is to introduce internet connections with its new Boeing 777-300ERs.  Travellers will have a choice of three data packages.  The airline will also be offering a roaming inflight phoning option for a trial one-year period.

The first 777 will enter scheduled service on the carrier’s long-haul network next month.  The new twinjet will offer wireless internet connectivity in all three cabin classes.  Access will be provided via a broadband connection, and will enable guests to surf or send emails on their laptop, tablet or smartphone device.

The 20MB SWISS Connect data package, costing CHF9, is intended for those wishing to check their emails or visit a few websites; the 50MB package at CHF19 for travellers seeking to surf their social networks or use the internet to work; and the 120MB package at CHF39 offers more scope and possibilities.

As part of its new inflight internet option SWISS will also be enabling its customers to make phone calls and send SMS text messages for a trial one-year period.  The prices of these services will be set by the corresponding contractual agreements between supplier AeroMobile and the customer’s phone contractor.

Zurich routes to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Los Angeles, San Francisco, São Paulo and Tel Aviv are targeted for summer 2016.  www.swiss.com/media

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