Emirates wifi on board

Emirates WiFi Guide 2022 | EK WiFi

‘Emirates’ (EK) is a state-owned airline of the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest airline in the UAE & Middle East.

Well-known for its service throughout the world. Emirates has paid wifi service. I will describe details about the plans, cost, Connectivity, and provider of Emirates wifi service.

Emirates Airlines WiFi Cost & Plans

There are price variations for different plans listed below.

Special Service Of Emirates Internet Access

*Free Text-Only Service allows you to use WhatsApp, Messenger & Other Text services.

*To enjoy the special service, you have to add your emirates skywards membership number to your booking at least a day before your flight. Emirates App can help you in this regard.

How to purchase an Emirates Data Plan

1. Turn Wi-Fi on your device
2. Connect to the OnAir Wi-Fi network
3. Log in as a skywards member if you are.
4. Select a Wi-Fi plan
5. Pay online.

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FAQs

Is Emirates Inflight WiFi free?

No. It’s a chargeable service. But passengers traveling as skywards, gold & platinum members can take advantage of some services for free.

Can I use Netflix in Emirates Flights?

It allows you to use Netflix on your smartphone & Computer.

Which Emirates Aircraft have WiFi Service?

Almost all the aircraft including A380s have Wi-Fi service. You may check your booking for more info.

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All Emirates passengers now have free on-board wifi connectivity

A recent update to the Emirates inflight connectivity system means that all Emirates passengers in every class of travel can now avail of some form of free connectivity once they sign up to Emirates Skywards.

Skywards members, whether Blue, Silver, Gold, or Platinum tier, travelling in any class, whether economy, premium economy, business or first class can avail of free app messaging.

Additionally, first class passengers will have unlimited free internet if they are Skywards members, as will Silver, Gold and Platinum Skywards members travelling in business class.

Platinum Skywards members have complimentary internet access in all classes.

The airline said that it sees an average of 450,000 users per month use its on-board connectivity options. This represents a 30 per cent increase of passenger use in 2023 versus the same period last year. Currently almost 10 per cent of all passengers are utilising the complimentary on-board wifi. On routes through the Americas, Emirates said that almost 20 per cent of its passengers connect to the wifi, and on European and Africa routes the usage is more than 11 per cent of all passengers.

The free wifi connectivity onboard has resulted in an additional 30,000 economy class passengers connecting to complimentary on-board wifi every week, and the airline said that it has already invested more than US$300 million into on-board connectivity.

Patrick Brannelly, senior vice president of Retail, IFE and Connectivity, said, “In March we delivered about 55 per cent more data per customer session compared to early 2022 despite the number of sessions increasing by 68 per cent in the same period. We will continue to work to invest in upgrades and enhancements, and our A350 aircraft will arrive with the next generation of satellite connectivity already equipped.”

Emirates will offer new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft scheduled to enter service in 2024.

The Airbus A350s will be the first Emirates aircraft to use Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) satellite network. Emirates also confirmed an investment of more than US$350 million to equip a 50-strong fleet of A350s coming in 2024 with enhanced passenger connectivity via Thales’ AVANT Up system and Optiq, the displays that feature two Bluetooth connections, built-in wifi for passengers to pair multiple devices including phones, tablets, headphones and even game controllers.

Another major UAE carrier, Etihad Airways, recently launched unlimited and free inflight social media messaging access on its widebody fleet. By way of its Wi-Fly Chat packages, everyone flying on those aircraft will benefit from complimentary messaging throughout their entire flight by signing in with their Etihad Guest membership. Additionally, Etihad has rolled out Wi-Fly Surf packages that offer unlimited data access for a flat fee for the duration of the flight on its widebody aircraft.

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Onboard Wi-Fi

Due to a satellite issue outside of our control, our customer Wi-Fi and mobile service may not be available on some of our flights. We’re sorry for this inconvenience and hope to be back online again soon.

Connect on board

Stay connected next time you fly. Choose from our great value Wi-Fi plans and take a look at our free options for Emirates Skywards members.

Our Wi-Fi plans

Unlimited chat. Connect to all your favourite text apps for the whole flight

• USD 2.99 — USD 5.99 depending on the length of the flight.
• Chat using WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Line or Viber with our text-only service.

Wi-Fi internet for the whole flight

Easy connect — available in selected regions

Emirates Skywards members

Emirates Skywards members can take advantage of our free Wi-Fi services.

Free unlimited chat

Complimentary access to WhatsApp, Messenger and other text messaging services throughout the flight as an Emirates Skywards Blue member travelling in Business Class, Premium Economy or Economy Class, and as an Emirates Skywards Silver or Gold member travelling in Premium Economy and Economy Class.

Free Wi-Fi internet for the whole flight

Enjoy free Wi‑Fi throughout your flight as an Emirates Skywards Blue member travelling in First Class or an Emirates Skywards Gold or Silver member travelling in Business Class or First Class. If you’re an Emirates Skywards Platinum member, you can enjoy free Wi‑Fi throughout your flight in any cabin class.

To use the free Wi‑Fi services, you must add your Emirates Skywards membership number to your booking on the Emirates App or through Manage your booking online at least 24 hours before your flight. Then use your Emirates Skywards account details and remember your password to access Wi-Fi services on board.

How to buy your Wi-Fi plan

• Connect to the OnAir Wi-Fi network after take-off
• Log in if you’re an Emirates Skywards member
• Choose a Wi-Fi plan
• Pay online

More information

Due to limited bandwidth and satellite data cost, media streaming and some sync services are restricted. Available bandwidth is optimised to provide a better or fairer experience for everyone.

Pricing may vary on some routes and prices are subject to change. Due to regulations, we can’t always offer communications services over every country. Our service providers are working with regulators to extend coverage. We can’t guarantee these services will be fault-free. Emirates liability is limited accordingly.

Disclaimer: Emirates operates a mixed fleet of earlier and later models of A380 and B777 aircraft. Products, services and features on actual flights may vary depending on routes and aircraft configuration. Operational requirements may also cause last-minute changes to the aircraft used on scheduled flights. If you have questions about our products or have specific requirements, please contact us before booking a flight.

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Emirates возвращает бесплатный бортовой Wi-Fi для всех пассажиров

Авиакомпания Emirates вернула бесплатный Wi-Fi во время полета для всех пассажиров после паузы, связанной с пандемией. Однако полный вариант подключения к Интернету получат не все.

Новая бесплатная услуга предоставляется пассажирам, зарегистрировавшимся в программе для часто летающих пассажиров Emirates Skywards, а уровень подключения зависит от уровня членства, а также от того, каким классом путешествуют пассажиры.

Большинство пассажиров получат бесплатный доступ только к интернет-мессенджерам, в том числе к WhatsApp, а полный доступ в Интернет достанется пассажирам первого класса и участникам элитных уровней Skywards.

Напомним, ранее Emirates несколько раз заявляла, что рассматривает расходы на предоставление бесплатного Wi-Fi на борту как обязательные, направленные на улучшение сервиса, но с началом пандемии в начале 2020 года авиакомпания быстро отключила бесплатный интернет, чтобы снизить издержки.

По той же причине перевозчик отключил прямое эфирное телевидение. Оно вернулось к пассажирам в июне 2021 года, а вот бесплатный доступ в Интернет так и не появился.

До пандемии Emirates предлагала 20 МБ бесплатных данных на каждое устройство, теперь же «нормы» стали другими:

Обычные пассажиры уровня Skywards Blue, путешествующие в салонах бизнес-, премиум-эконом и экономкласса получают безлимитную возможность переписки в чатах. А, сидя в кресле-кровати первого класса, они же получат полный Интернет на все время полета.

У владельцев карт элитных уровней, понятно, возможностей больше в любом классе обслуживания.

С пассажиров, которые не зарегистрированы в Skywards, будет взиматься плата от 2,99 до 5,99 долларов за возможность переписки в чате. При этом сама авиакомпания обращает внимание: регистрация в Skywards бесплатна, поэтому гораздо выгоднее стать участником программы и не платить каждый раз.

Стоимость интернет-тарифных планов на весь рейс составляет от 9,99 до 19,99 долларов, в зависимости от продолжительности полета. В некоторых регионах Emirates также предлагает 30-минутный пакет услуг стоимостью 9,99 доллара.

С тех пор как был введен бесплатный Wi-Fi, количество пассажиров, пользующихся интернетом во время полета, увеличилось на 30% и составляет около 450 000 пользователей в месяц. 20 процентов пассажиров на рейсах в США подключаются к бортовым интернет-сервисам. На европейских и африканских маршрутах таковых почти в два раза меньше ― 11 процентов.

На прошлой неделе Emirates сообщила о рекордной прибыли в размере 3 миллиардов долларов за 2022/2023 год на фоне выручки в размере 19,8 миллиарда дирхамов ― 32,6 миллиарда долларов США. Таким образом, авиакомпания полностью восстановилась после нескольких кризисных лет. TURIZM.RU

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