The first Indian airline to provide free Wi-Fi on foreign flights is Vistara. Travelers on foreign flights will have complimentary 20 minutes of Wi-Fi, according to the joint venture airline of Singapore Airlines and Tata. Tata Sons Private Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited jointly own Vistara. The airline has seven Boeing 787 9 Dreamliners, ten Airbus A321neo, and fifty-three Airbus A320neo in its fleet. Since launching its operations in 2015, the airline has carried more than 65 million passengers.
Free Wi-Fi
The company stated in a statement that 20-minute Wi-Fi access is perfect for people who want to buy extended Wi-Fi plans using Indian credit/debit cards and will keep travelers connected in all cabins.
Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will both be eligible to use the service. Vistara claims that it will make it possible for users to send themselves one-time passwords, making it easier for users to purchase extended in-flight Wi-Fi while the flight is in progress. The cost of internet browsing on these flights is Rs 1,577.54 + GST. It further includes streaming music and videos on the internet and social media. According to Vistara, unlimited data that supports all streaming protocols is offered for Rs 2707.04 + GST. The airline announced that Business Class and Platinum Club Vistara members will receive an extra 50 MB of free Wi-Fi. Moreover, unrestricted data access for non-members will cost Rs 372.74 + GST.
Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer’s Statement
“We are confident that customers will appreciate this value addition, which aims to make their Vistara journey more convenient, productive, and seamless,” stated Deepak Rajawat, Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer.
In the Indian aviation sector, Vistara’s decision to offer free internet service on foreign flights is a major turning point. This ground-breaking service exemplifies Vistara’s dedication to improving travel comfort and ease by setting a new benchmark for in-flight connectivity and passenger experience.