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Indian aviation company Vistara has become the first from the nation to offer free Wi-Fi on international flights. The company said recently that it will offer 20 minutes of the free service, which will allow passengers in all cabins to stay connected and is ideal for those who wish to purchase extended Wi-Fi plans using Indian credit/debit cards.
The Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture airline said the complimentary, 20-minute Wi-Fi access is available on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo aircraft, which enables customers to receive one-time passwords via email, facilitating the purchase of extended in-flight Wi-Fi during the active session.
“We are confident that customers will appreciate this value addition, which aims to make their Vistara journey more convenient, productive, and seamless,” said Deepak Rajawat, Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer.
Additionally, 50 MB of complimentary Wi-Fi is provided for Business Class and Platinum Club Vistara members.
According to the airline, non-members will be charged Rs 372.74 plus GST for unlimited data access on messaging apps such as WhatsApp.
For internet surfing on these flights, the airline has priced the service at Rs 1,577.54 plus GST, which includes audio and video streaming on social media and the web.
Unlimited data, allowing all streaming protocols, is available for Rs 2707.04 plus GST, said Vistara.
The airline said its in-flight entertainment systems offer nearly 700 hours of content, including movies, TV shows, and audio titles.
