Etihad Airways recently launched ‘Chat’
and ‘Surf’ packages designed to make it easier for passengers to stay connected,
chat with family and friends, and browse the web while flying on
the airline’s wide-body fleet.
Everyone flying on Etihad
can benefit from complimentary ‘Chat’ messaging throughout their
entire flight by signing in with Etihad Guest membership or simply
enrolling online before flying.
The free
chat feature includes access to popular messaging apps like
WhatsApp, Messenger and WeChat, amongst others.
Passengers wishing to surf, catch up on social
media and work while they fly, can also choose to purchase ‘Surf’
Wi-Fi plans
available for a flat fee with unlimited data for the duration of
the flight.
For flights under 7 hours, the Chat package is $2.99
or free for Etihad Guest members, and the Surf package is $9.99.
For flights over 7 hours, the Chat package is $4.99 or also free
for Etihad Guest members, and the Surf package is $19.99.
Etihad Guest Platinum and Exclusive tier members as well
as passengers travelling in Etihad’s First Class cabins will benefit
from complimentary Surf access throughout their flight.
Etihad Guest Gold members will receive a 25% discount on the Surf
package.
“We know how important it is for our guests
to stay connected, which is why we’re thrilled to introduce an
added complimentary benefit for Etihad Guest members and welcome
everyone to sign up before they fly to take advantage of this
benefit immediately,” said Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive
Officer, Etihad Airways.
Etihad’s narrow-body fleet continues to
offer the current mobile connectivity service allowing passengers to
make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages and
use their data roaming packages as they would on the ground.
