Singapore Airlines (SIA) revealed plans to offer free unlimited WiFi to economy and premium economy class passengers from July 1. To access this benefit, travellers must be members of SIA’s rewards programme, KrisFlyer. With this move, SIA is set to become the first airline to provide free unlimited WiFi across all cabin classes and nearly its entire aircraft fleet.
Currently, about 95% of SIA’s fleet offers inflight connectivity, with only seven older Boeing 737-800 planes lacking WiFi capabilities. These planes are scheduled for retirement in the coming years.
At present, KrisFlyer members in the economy and premium economy classes receive two and three hours of free WiFi, respectively. Free unlimited WiFi is already available to passengers in Suites, First and Business classes, as well as to SIA’s Priority Passenger Service Club members and…
