With the introduction of a new technology called Gate-to-Gate connectivity, passengers onboard Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) aircraft will no longer be obliged to turn off their personal devices.
In a statement on June 27, MAG stated that the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) had granted the airline regulatory authority to provide Gate-to-Gate connectivity for customers on its carriers, Malaysia carriers, Firefly, and MASwings.
By turning on flight mode, it was stated that passengers could maintain connectivity on their personal or portable electronic devices (PEDs), such as mobile phones and tablets, during the trip.
"As per regulatory and aircraft regulations, passengers will no longer be required to turn off their PEDs during takeoff and landing. PEDs, which can be stored in the passenger's seat pocket, include cell phones, tablets, and other tiny hand-held gadgets, according to the statement from MAG.
From July 1 through December 31, all business suite, business class, and Enrich platinum members on Malaysia Airlines will enjoy free WiFi. Twenty aircraft with WiFi will be able to take advantage of the offer.
Users will only be able to download 100MB of data every sector at a pace of 512kbps. Other customers can purchase an MHConnect data package for WiFi connectivity in flight, with pricing starting at US$2 (RM9) for 10MB of data, according to the website.
He said that the airline will also be investing in cutting-edge technologies and services. "As part of our connectivity strategy, we will be actively expanding the number of our aircraft equipped with WiFi to provide an improved in-flight experience to our valued customers," he said.
The chief executive of Airlines from MAG, Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, stated that initiatives are being taken to make in-flight connectivity available to more passengers.
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