Delta Airlines is rolling out The Delta Connect Wi-Fi portal on 950 aircraft enabling passengers to stream television and movie options directly to their laptop or tablet while in-flight. Streamed content will be accessible for 24 hours after a flight and available for playback on the ground through the same device used onboard.
Delta Airlines Senior VP Marketing Tim Mapes said “Delta continues to innovate through the use of technology and this newest addition means customers can count on having numerous in-flight entertainment choices available, whether they’re flying internationally or domestically”.
This new technology will be installed on Delta’s international fleet in conjunction with previously announced plans to install international Wi-Fi service on more than 150 widebody aircraft, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2015. This will allow customers to use both their personal device to stream movies and television shows, as well as current in-seat systems.
Introductory prices will range from $.99 per show for television programming to $3.99 for full-length movies from major Hollywood studios. Delta Connect will enable customers to sort titles by genre, length of feature, movie, show and other categories. Trailers are available for complimentary viewing prior to rental. Wi-Fi purchase is not required to access Delta Connect content or the on-demand service.
Delta Airlines operates year round services from Dublin to Atlanta and New York JFK and a seasonal Summer service from Shannon to New York JFK.
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