Air France Testing Mobile Phone Calls on International Flights
Air France has become the first airline in the world to offer an in-flight mobile phone service on international flights. The service will launch with phones limited to data and messaging services - voice calls may be added later on, with the service being regulated based on customer feedback.
The new illuminated "Switch off your phone" sign
At the end of the six-month trial, Air France will examine the feedback and comments made by customers to determine whether to launch this service on all its flights.
"We are seizing every opportunity to offer customers the latest technological innovations, while continuing to make their travel comfort and well-being our main priority", stated Patrick Roux, Executive Vice President Marketing Air France.
Benoit Debains, CEO of OnAir, said "We are delighted that Air France is the first airline to use the Mobile OnAir onboard mobile telephony system on international flights. This marks an important phase in the implementation of a new generation of in-flight services and we are confident that this trial will define the future standards in terms of in-flight passenger communication".
The Mobile OnAir onboard mobile telephony system, certified by EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) does not interfere with the radio-navigation instruments on this Airbus A318 and may only be used at cruising altitude once the new illuminated sign "Switch off your phone" is turned off. The system is activated at 3,000 metres (10,000 feet).
OnAir has roaming agreements with mobile network operators, including the three major operators in France: Orange, Bouygues Telecom and SFR.
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The new illuminated "Switch off your phone" sign
At the end of the six-month trial, Air France will examine the feedback and comments made by customers to determine whether to launch this service on all its flights.
"We are seizing every opportunity to offer customers the latest technological innovations, while continuing to make their travel comfort and well-being our main priority", stated Patrick Roux, Executive Vice President Marketing Air France.
Benoit Debains, CEO of OnAir, said "We are delighted that Air France is the first airline to use the Mobile OnAir onboard mobile telephony system on international flights. This marks an important phase in the implementation of a new generation of in-flight services and we are confident that this trial will define the future standards in terms of in-flight passenger communication".
The Mobile OnAir onboard mobile telephony system, certified by EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) does not interfere with the radio-navigation instruments on this Airbus A318 and may only be used at cruising altitude once the new illuminated sign "Switch off your phone" is turned off. The system is activated at 3,000 metres (10,000 feet).
OnAir has roaming agreements with mobile network operators, including the three major operators in France: Orange, Bouygues Telecom and SFR.
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