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Ryanair Eyes Free In-Flight Wi-Fi in 5 Years
28 Jan
Summary
- Ryanair anticipates offering free Wi-Fi on all flights within three to five years.
- The airline is in talks with Starlink, Amazon Web Services, and Vodafone for Wi-Fi solutions.
- Ryanair's CEO believes governments, not airlines, should fund drone security.
Ryanair anticipates a future where free Wi-Fi will be available to all passengers on its flights within three to five years. CEO Michael O'Leary stated that ongoing technological advancements are key to this goal.
The airline is actively engaged in discussions with several major providers, including Starlink, Amazon Web Services, and Vodafone, to secure the necessary technology. O'Leary noted that current systems impose significant fuel drag penalties.
He believes customers will not pay for onboard Wi-Fi, so the airline aims for a free offering once efficiency gains offset costs. O'Leary also asserted that securing airspace against drone incursions is a governmental responsibility, not an airline's.
He argued that European governments must enhance their defense capabilities to deter such disruptions, linking national security to the prevention of drone activity over the continent.
