Airtel announces in-flight connectivity for users on international routes

Bharti Airtel on Thursday introduced in-flight roaming packages that will allow its subscribers to use the internet and make online calls during international flights for the first time.

Airtel’s partnership with UK-based Aeromobile, a mo­bile service provider for the aviation industry, will allow high-speed voice calling for both prepaid and postpaid customers when flying on any of its 19 partner airlines, the company said. This inc­ludes Emirates, Eti­had, Luf­thansa, Singapore Air­lines, Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific, among others, Aeromobile’s website shows.