Lufthansa launches free unlimited in-flight chat: but no dice for those flying ITA Airways
Lufthansa has announced the introduction of unlimited free chat on all its intercontinental flights. A novelty greatly appreciated by passengers, [...]
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Lufthansa has announced the introduction of unlimited free chat on all its intercontinental flights. This is a much appreciated novelty for passengers, who will finally be able to stay in touch with friends and family even during long trips, sending text messages and photos via popular apps directly from their smartphones or tablets, and without limits.
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The news had been anticipated in recent weeks, but now it is reality and is operational on the entire fleet, no distinction between new and old aircraft.
The service will be available free of charge to everyone, regardless of travel class, thanks to the support of Mastercard. To activate it, simply log into the FlyNet onboard portal using your Miles & More loyalty card number or an email address registered with Lufthansa Group Travel ID. Those who do not yet have an account will also be able to create one during the flight. Until yesterday, the service was sold at €5 for the entire flight.
A partnership that between LH and Mastercard, which goes beyond that of credit cards and indeed board all planes. You will not need to be a Mastercard holder, although my advice is to activate the Miles&More Gold Mastercard which, among its benefits, has the benefit of cogeling the expiration of German loyalty program miles.
Of course we are not talking about anything special, since a great many carriers give unlimited and free wifi on board the planes and for everyone. However, not all companies are moving in the same direction. ITA Airways, for example, does not currently provide any free connectivity services on board, not even on the long-haul routes as on the short-haul.
ITA Airways in fact is still one of the few airlines in the world that does not offer unlimited free messaging, but also one of the few that still rate at traffic and not time-based, making it very uneconomical to stay connected aboard its fleet.
