Summary
- Vistara now offers complimentary WiFi service for Club Vistara members on select flights, no matter membership tier or points amassed.
- The service includes unlimited data for messaging apps and extra data for web browsing, social media, and messaging/email for Platinum members and business class customers.
- In-flight WiFi has turn out to be a preferred feature amongst airlines, with many now offering it totally free to travelers enrolled of their loyalty programs.
India’s full-service airline, Vistara, has began offering complimentary Wi-Fi service on select flights to its Club Vistara members. Vistara, a three way partnership of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, offers onboard web on its widebody planes in addition to its Airbus A321neo planes.
Free WiFi
Vistara has announced that members of its loyalty program are eligible for complimentary WiFi service on international flights. All Club Vistara members, no matter their membership tier, amassed points, or tenure of membership, will have the option to make use of this feature.
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Vistara offers onboard web options only on its overseas flights operated by its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet in addition to Airbus A321neo aircraft. Getting this complimentary service is sort of easy, as enrollment in Club Vistara doesn’t require any charges or fees.
What’s included?
Vistara’s offer includes unlimited data, which is sufficient for messaging apps (WhatsApp, Messenger, iMessage, and similar services) for all Club Vistara members. Platinum members and business class customers get a further 50MB of information, ok for web browsing, social media, and staying connected through messaging and email services. The next table explains the advantages for various tiers:
Club Vistara Base |
Club Vistara Silver |
Club Vistara Gold |
Club Vistara Platinum |
Business Class (If not a CV member) |
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Messaging Apps (similar to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, etc.) without attachments |
Messaging Apps (similar to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, etc.) without attachments |
Messaging Apps (similar to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, etc.) without attachments |
50MB data package for browsing, social media, messaging, and email + Messaging Apps (similar to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, etc.) without attachments |
50MB data package For browsing, social media, messaging, and email |
To make use of the complimentary service, Club Vistara members must ensure their CV ID is added to the booking before boarding the flight.
Popular feature amongst airlines
In-flight WiFi has turn out to be a typical feature with many global airlines, particularly on long-haul routes. While initially reserved for premium cabin customers, many airlines are actually extending the service freed from cost to travelers enrolled of their programs as well.
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Earlier this 12 months, Etihad introduced complimentary ‘Chat’ messaging throughout its entire widebody flight for passengers who sign up with Etihad Guest membership or enroll online before flying. The service is free for those enrolled in Etihad Guest membership, while those that don’t wish to enroll can access the Chat package for $2.99 for flights under seven hours or $4.99 for flights over seven hours.
Singapore Airlines went a step further and have become one among the primary major airlines this 12 months to supply free-of-charge, unlimited WiFi to all passengers in all travel classes. The offering is accessible across almost its entire aircraft fleet and almost the entire global SIA route network. Indeed, SIA’s WiFi is sweet for just about every kind of web browsing and in addition for live video calling.
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