Live TV on board Lufthansa flights

From 23 January, Lufthansa passengers will be able to receive four live television channels on board directly on their laptops. Depending on the region of the world, BBC World, CNBC, euro news or MSNBC can be picked up via satellite. This is being made possible by Lufthansa FlyNet with its high-speed Internet provided by its partner and service-provider Connexion by Boeing.

The trend-setting service had its world premiere almost exactly three years ago, as a trial on Lufthansa’s Frankfurt - Washington route. Lufthansa FlyNet has been an integral part of the long-distance service since 17th May 2004, when the Munich - Los Angeles route was the first to herald in the new technological age. Currently, 50 of the airline's long-haul aircraft are already equipped. By the end of next year, Lufthansa's entire long-range fleet with more than 80 aircraft is planned to be equipped with Lufthansa FlyNet.

As of 31st January, Connexion by Boeing will also be introducing a new pricing system, with more advantages for the customer. Travellers will then have a choice of time packages of between one and 24 hours. Unlimited high-speed Internet access above the clouds will cost only between US$ 9.95 (an hour) and US$ 26.95 (24 hours). A new feature is that the new 24-hour rate is valid on unlimited connecting flights.

Via the high-speed Internet access, Lufthansa passengers may surf the Internet, send and receive e-mails with attachments and gain access to their company’s Intranet (Virtual Private Network) from onboard. Use is possible without cables via Wireless LAN (WLAN).

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