Airlines and satellite providers explore alternatives to offer frictionless Wi-Fi to passengers.

The debate focused on in-flight connectivity (IFC) took place yesterday, on the third day of Satellite 2025. This is a sector that has undergone dramatic change in the last three years, as described by André Patrick, manager of In-Flight Wi-Fi & Analytics at Air Canada. “Before, passengers only demanded reliable service. Now they want it fast and free,” he stressed.

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