Connectivity on board
Emirates’ next generation IFE system is complemented with connectivity on board. The airline offers Wi-Fi on 142 aircraft, more than half of its fleet, and Live TV now on 75 aircraft. Emirates began offering free Wi-Fi on board last year and has invested US $15 million to offer its passengers data connectivity in 2015. From January to September this year, 2.6 million Emirates passengers connected to Wi-Fi on board – a four-fold increase from last year, reflecting the strong consumer demand for connectivity services while travelling.
Other product enhancements include new micro fibre optic carpet in the First Class cabin which helps to reduce the effects of jet lag, and private suites in the centre aisle have been widened by 1.9 inches.
Emirates’ new generation in-flight entertainment system product enhancements at a glance:
IFE screen in First Class increased from 27 inches to 32 inches
IFE screen in Economy Class increased from 12.1 inches to 13.3 inches
All PC power outlets equipped with HDMI & USB ports for charging of portable devices
3x media storage offering an even greater choice of content
Enhanced handset controllers
Personal video playback
Multilingual interface in 14 languages
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