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Routehappy 2017 In-Flight Wi-Fi Report Summary

Core Content

Routehappy's 2017 In-Flight Wi-Fi Report provides a comprehensive overview of the global state of in-flight Wi-Fi as of January 2017. The report highlights the growth of Wi-Fi availability on flights worldwide, the types of Wi-Fi systems offered by airlines, and the rollout status across different regions and airlines.

Key Findings

• Global Wi-Fi Availability:
  As of January 2017, 39% of available seat miles (ASMs) globally have at least a chance of Wi-Fi, up from 36% in 2016 — an increase of more than 1 billion ASMs per day.

  • U.S. Airlines: 80% of ASMs have full Wi-Fi availability.
  • Non-U.S. Airlines: Only 18.5% of ASMs are fully rolled out with Wi-Fi, but this is up from 13.5% in 2016.

• Wi-Fi System Categories:

  • Best Wi-Fi: Fastest systems, comparable to home internet, capable of advanced media streaming.
  • Better Wi-Fi: Full web browsing and limited media streaming.
  • Basic Wi-Fi: Basic web browsing only, no media streaming.
  • No Chance: No Wi-Fi installed or coverage outside of installed technology.

• Technological Advancements:
  New systems such as Gogo's 2Ku, Inmarsat's GX for Aviation, and Deutsche Telekom's air-to-ground network are being deployed, promising improved connectivity and lower costs in the future.

  • These systems are expected to significantly increase the availability of Best Wi-Fi by the end of 2017.

• Airlines' Rollout Progress:

  • U.S. Airlines: Delta and United have Wi-Fi on every aircraft larger than 50-seat regional jets. American is also nearing this milestone.
  • Non-U.S. Airlines: Several major airlines, including British Airways, Air France, KLM, Finnair, and Qantas, have made nearly fleet-wide Wi-Fi commitments, though deployment is still limited.
  • Newcomers: Air Serbia and Air Europa added significant Wi-Fi coverage in 2016, with Air Europa reaching 92% of long-haul flights with Wi-Fi.
  • Early Adopters: Airlines like Emirates, Delta, and United have already achieved 100% Wi-Fi availability on long-haul flights, with Emirates leading in terms of total ASMs with Wi-Fi.

• Challenges and Trends:

  • Ultra-low-cost carriers (e.g., Spirit, Frontier) are unlikely to roll out Wi-Fi soon due to cost concerns.
  • Smaller airlines like EVA Air and Air Europa made notable improvements in Wi-Fi coverage.
  • Some airlines, such as Norwegian and Garuda, experienced a decline in Wi-Fi availability due to changes in fleet composition or equipment.

Main Points

• Growth in Wi-Fi Availability:
  The global percentage of ASMs with at least a chance of Wi-Fi increased by 8% in 2017.

  • U.S. airlines saw a 6% increase in Wi-Fi availability compared to last year.

• Improvement in Quality:
  There has been a significant shift from Basic Wi-Fi to Better and Best Wi-Fi systems, indicating a response to customer demand.

• Future Outlook:

  • The report anticipates a larger increase in Best Wi-Fi availability in 2017.
  • New systems are expected to reduce operating costs for airlines, leading to lower Wi-Fi prices in the coming years.

Key Information

• Available Seat Miles (ASM): A measure of an airline's passenger capacity, calculated as the number of seats multiplied by the number of miles flown.
• Subfleet: A grouping of similarly configured aircraft of a certain model operated by a single airline.
• Full Chance: 100% of a subfleet has Wi-Fi installed.
• Very Good Chance: More than 1/3 of a subfleet has Wi-Fi.
• Good Chance: 1/2 to 1/3 of a subfleet has Wi-Fi.
• Some Chance: Up to 1/3 of a subfleet has Wi-Fi.
• No Chance: No Wi-Fi installed or coverage outside of installed technology.

Routehappy's Role

Routehappy is a merchandising content platform that helps airlines and distributors differentiate and monetize their products. It provides data on flight scores, cabin amenities, and Wi-Fi availability through its Scores & Amenities API. The company also offers Routehappy Hub, a cloud-based platform for creating and distributing targeted content in standardized formats (UPA and UTA).

Conclusion

The 2017 report reflects significant progress in in-flight Wi-Fi availability and quality, particularly in the U.S. While non-U.S. airlines still lag behind, the trend suggests rapid improvement in the coming years. Routehappy continues to play a key role in tracking and reporting these changes, offering valuable insights to the aviation industry.