India, July 16 -- Wi-Fi connectivity at 35,000 feet has now become a staple of the modern flying experience. Marking a milestone in enhanced passenger experience and digital engagement, more than 1 million users aboard Air India flights connected to the inflight WiFi service, according to the latest usage tracking from June 2025 through June 2026.
Connectivity Milestone
- 1 million+ users connected between June 2025 and June 2026.
- Service available on 28 Wi-Fi enabled aircraft, flying to major global destinations like London, New York, Frankfurt, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, Manila, and Mauritius.
- Operates across 55 daily flights, steadily expanding coverage.
Usage Trends
- Adoption Growth: Usage rose from 30% in June 2025 to 55% in June 2026.
- Data Consumption: Nearly 500 TB of data used over the year.
- Passenger Behavior:
- 89% streamed social media content.
- 11% used browsing, emails, and messaging apps.
- Streaming accounted for 86% of total usage.
Passenger Experience
- Wi-Fi at 35,000 feet is....
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Travel Media.