Prepare to doom scroll in the sky.
Got a long-haul flight coming up and do not know what to do with yourself? Pull out your phone and get ready to catch up on your favorite shows because the inaugural fully internet enabled flight by Saudia has entered its pilot phase.
That’s right, you will now be able to endlessly explore your for you page without interruptions or worrying about data running out because the new initiative also promises to be free of charge for all passengers.
Part of Saudia’s efforts to support digital transformation and adopt the latest technologies in the aviation sector, the airline promises to enhance the travel experience and provide comprehensive, high-efficiency digital connectivity.
So prepare to unlock your entertainment system 35,000ft in the air. Here is everything to know about Saudia’s newest initiative.
Fully internet enabled flight by Saudia 2025
Saudia, the Kingdom’s beloved carrier, has been soaring the skies from its home base in Jeddah since day one. Formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, the national airline connects travelers to over 100 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. With major hubs in Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (which it plans to move from by 2030), Saudia keeps the world within reach. The airline also ramps up charter flights during Ramadan and Hajj, ensuring smooth journeys for pilgrims. And here’s a fun fact, Saudia became the first Gulf carrier to join a major global alliance when it teamed up with SkyTeam in 2012.
Fully internet enabled flight by Saudia 2025 location
The first flight to run this test was SV1044 between Jeddah and Riyadh. The test run is aimed at gathering feedback from passengers and users to make the final roll-out smoother.
Fully internet enabled flight by Saudia 2025 date
SV1044 took-off from Jeddah on Friday, October 31 and welcomed passengers on-board to a brand-new experience.
What to expect following the fully internet enabled flight by Saudia 2025
Saudi passengers are about to surf the skies in style! Saudia’s new in-flight internet service is changing the game with lightning-fast speeds of up to 300 megabits per second, and that’s just the beginning, it could soon soar past 800 Mbps.
You can browse, stream live matches, hop on video calls, and even switch between multiple devices without missing a beat. Whether it’s catching up on work or your favorite show, staying connected midair just got a serious upgrade.
According to SPA, during the trial flight SV1044, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser and Saudia Group CEO Eng. Ibrahim Al-Omar took the tech for a spin at 35,000 feet. The minister tuned in to a live Saudi Pro League game, gave a live TV interview, and even video-called the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha, all while cruising above the clouds.
Saudia’s continued push toward a smarter, more connected travel experience is an incredibly exciting for everyone. The high-speed Wi-Fi will soon be available free of charge for all passengers, on every flight and in every class. Around 20 aircraft are already equipped with the new tech, with more on the way as Saudia works to roll it out across its entire fleet.
Saudi air travel
Saudia is not the only airline to be making headlines this year. Riyadh Air has also joined in the fun with its first official flight taking off in October of this year.
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