Wi-Fi in the sky: Domestic airlines cold to on-board call, cite high cost

AirAsiaIndia said it's "always ready to offer services that will enhance ultimate in-flight customer experience through digital offerings"

Domestic airlines are evaluating the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai) recommendations to allow on board Wi-Fi, but high cost and price sensitivity may deter them from rolling out the service.
 
The Indian aviation market, dominated by low-cost carriers, is mostly served by single aisle narrow body planes like Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. The same aircraft are used by airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet for their overseas operations (Dubai, Colombo, Sharjah) usually within the three to four-hour flying range. At present, only Air India and Jet Airways fly long haul routes to Europe and North America.
 
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