Turkish airlines introduces free WiFi for all passengers on Nigeria-US route

 Turkish Airlines has introduced a new telecommunication service that allows free on- board internet services to all passengers regardless of their class on travel from Nigeria to the United States of America.

According to the airline, adjustments to its WiFi policy has become necessary in order to further ensure a pleasant travel to the United States on Turkish Airlines, which is has remained Europe’s Best Airline for six consecutive years, according to Skytrax results.

Before now, free internet service was only available to Business Class passengers on the Nigeria to US route. However, passengers in Economy Class are now given access to free WiFi on Turkish Airline tablets or laptops while on board, in exchange for their personal electronic devices which would be stored in a special area in the cargo hold of the airplane.

“For passengers that prefer not to stow their electronic devices in checked-in baggage during the flight, Turkish Airline offers a special service that gives travelers to the United States and United Kingdom a safe and secure method of carrying their electronics in a special area in the cargo hold of the airplane. The devices may be used at the gate until boarding,” the airline said in a statement.

The statement also revealed that Turkish Airline is also offering high quality headphones to economy class passengers on long-haul flights which it says is in line with its mission to continuously increase passenger satisfaction.

“This new service will be effective immediately in all US flights, and for all other long-haul flights of Turkish Airlines as from May 2017. The passengers will feel more comfortable with this high quality headset, specially designed for long flight hours,” it said.

Turkish Airlines said it continuously improves its in-flight entertainment system – amongst other services – in order to make its passengers feel special throughout the entire flight.

“The comfortable headphones with much higher sound quality will allow the passengers to uninterruptedly enjoy our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, Planet, that delivers thousands of hours of music and film experience,” it added.

 

Jumoke Akiyode