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Passengers travelling with Turkish Airlines are set to receive free, unlimited and uninterrupted wi-fi when travelling with the airline from late next year.
According to the carrier, it has set out on an ambitious plan to provide this connectivity to passengers as part of its commitment to enhance their experience with cutting-edge technology.
“Starting from late 2025, passengers on Turkish Airlines flights will enjoy unparalleled access to fast, free, and limitless wi-fi. This bold move involves retrofitting the existing fleet with the latest in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies and equipping new aircraft with the most advanced systems available,” said the airline.
It said that by doing so, it aimed to extend its current IFC service, which is already available on most flights, to cover every single aircraft in its fleet.
In order to achieve its goal, the carrier said it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TCI Aircraft Interiors and Turksat to ensure the highest quality internet solutions.
“With the integration of state-of-the-art IFC technologies, Turkish Airlines aims to cater to the digital needs of modern travellers, ensuring they stay connected and productive throughout their journey,” said Turkish Airlines.
The airline said that it was setting a new standard in global air travel, ensuring passengers enjoyed a seamless and connected experience from take-off to landing. They also revealed the launch of a new luxurious Crystal Business Class suite, representing a new era of luxury air travel for business passengers.
Commenting on the new business class suite, Turkish Airlines chairperson of the board and executive committee, Professor Ahmet Bolat, said the new Crystal Business Class suite would add a new chapter their long-haul luxury travel and would carry the airline into the future with a new level of comfort and privacy across its extensive global network.
“The specially created design will complement our award-winning in-flight dining options for us to keep providing an unparalleled experience above the clouds for our guests,” said Bolat.