Emirates has finally committed to install Wifi and mobile phone equipment on its new Superjumbos. All 90 Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft will be with Wi-Fi networks allowing passengers to make mobile phone calls, download data and browse the Internet during flights.
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Emirates A380 Business Class seats |
Emirates, currently has twelve A380 superjumbos in its fleet with 78 on order. It will make the paid-for service available in June 2012.
British Airways currently offer a similar service on its business class only route between London City airport and New York JFK. On that service about 20 percent of passengers use the system and a similar level is expected with Emirates.
Emirates has also announced Hong Kong as the newest destination for its super-jumbo, which gives the Dubai-based airline 11 A380 destinations.