Turkish Airlines has unveiled plans to provide free, unlimited Wi-Fi access for passengers across its fleet within two years.
As part of the initiative, the airline will retrofit its existing fleet with the latest in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies and equip new aircraft with the most efficient software available.
This will enable the carrier to extend the IFC service currently offered in most of its fleet to the entire fleet, providing all passengers with unlimited and faster IFC service free of charge.
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Turkish Airlines said it is “open to collaboration” with all suppliers and is “actively negotiating” with local and international suppliers that can offer the best IFC service solutions for its fleet, with the aim of rolling out free Wi-Fi for all passengers from the end of 2025.
The carrier will provide support to Turkish companies in the development of solutions for the connectivity service, said a spokesperson.
The airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aviation products provider TCI Aircraft Interiors, and Turksat, a firm specialising in satellite technologies.
The spokesperson added: “The signing of the MoU highlights Turkish Airlines is considering leveraging national capacity and the carrier helps support Turkish companies in establishing a presence in the IFC sector.
“Following the necessary feasibility studies, all stakeholders will work to develop an understanding and endeavour to transform the MoU into a definitive agreement.”