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Swiss International to offer onboard connectivity

DUBAI, October 30, 2016

Swiss International Air Lines customers flying from Dubai will soon enjoy ‘Swiss Connect,’ the internet connectivity facility as the airline adds its Airbus A330-300s and A340-300s to the upgraded programme.

As part of its investment drive between now and next spring, the 14 A330s operated by Swiss will be equipped with the requisite Panasonic technology – eXConnect for the internet and eXPhone for telephony. The five remaining A340s in the fleet will be equipped with onboard connectivity in 2018, as part of their cabin refurbishment.

“We are pleased to offer our passengers from Dubai the excellent service of Swiss especially with the added benefit of connectivity on board. This serves well for passengers from Dubai to Zurich and throughout our long haul network who desire to continue staying on line during their flight in order to work or connect with family and friends via social media,” said Karsten Zang, Lufthansa’s regional director Gulf, I.R. Iran, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

In improving its fleet, Swiss has also currently ordered nine Boeing 777-300ERs, some of which have already been delivered and is set to acquire its 10th such aircraft in 2018. The Boeing aircraft are to replace some of Swiss' Airbus A340-300s fleet. The upgrade totals to a $330 million investment.

Swiss will also be equipping its five remaining Airbus A340-300s with a new cabin product in all three seating classes. Following the refurbishment, the A340s will seat 223 passengers: eight in First Class, 47 in Business and 168 in Economy. The new First Class cabin as well as the Business Class will be closely modelled to that of the Boeing 777 while the Economy Class cabin will sport a new seat type. The new inflight entertainment system will also be patterned after that of Boeing 777.

Swiss flies daily between Dubai and Zurich. - TradeArabia News Service




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