Korean Air has selected Viasat to power in-flight connectivity onboard 40 additional B787s that will be joining Korean Air fleet soon. Last year Korean Air had committed to equipping 30 Airbus A321Neos with Viasat connectivity – its first in-flight connectivity partnership.
Now with this announcement, the total number of Korean Air aircraft to be equipped with Viasat’s connectivity solution to 70, with all aircraft scheduled to enter service by the end of 2027.
Viasat claims that by adding connectivity to the cabin across so many aircraft, Korean Air is committing to meeting passenger expectations for increased connectivity while onboard. With the high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi enabled by Viasat, Korean Air passengers will be able to browse the internet, enjoy social media, stream video and audio, shop online, catch-up with work, and more – all from the comfort of their seats.
Enhancing passenger experience is at the core of Korean Air’s values. Stressing this Kenneth Chang, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Korean Air asserts that adding more connectivity to our fleet will be a key step forward in achieving this. “Bringing Viasat’s reliable, high-speed connectivity to more Korean Air flights means even more of our valued passengers will be able to benefit from exceptional Wi-Fi onboard,” Chang says.
Pleased to extend the relation with Korean Air, Don Buchman, vice president and general manager, commercial aviation, Viasat acknowledges that passengers around the world want to be connected in-flight, and our robust satellite network brings the reliable connectivity that enables this. “We look forward to continuing to collaborate with Korean Air to leverage consistently fast, high-quality Wi-Fi to deliver distinct digital experiences to more of its passengers,” Buchman adds.
