Passengers on Icelandair’s transatlantic flights will soon have access to high-speed internet fast enough to stream movies and TV shows from Netflix while flying at 35,000 feet. The airline is installing ViaSat’s in-flight internet system, a leading satellite communications solution known for delivering robust bandwidth and reliable connectivity.
“Icelandair continues to expand its global network with additional flights, aircraft and service capabilities across the Atlantic — our investment in new technology, from ViaSat, will deliver one of the best internet experiences in the skies,” said Guomundur Oskarsson, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Icelandair.
“By partnering with ViaSat we reinforce our reputation for putting passengers first, offering the freedom to use the internet as they wish — with fast web browsing and full video streaming capabilities,” Oskarsson added.
The ViaSat service is expected to be available across the entire Icelandair fleet in March 2018, bringing consistent, high-quality connectivity to customers on long-haul routes.