We can soon IM, check and send emails, as well as stream youtube on a plane!

The world’s best low cost airline for six consecutive years is currently testing its on-board Wi-Fi. It’s said to be launched by the end of this year.

A group of 12 AirAsia Allstar volunteers boarded a test flight for the very first user acceptance testing (UAT) conducted for AirAsia’s Wi-Fi service. So far, they’ve only tested LINE, Whatsapp and WeChat during this exercise and the results are positive.

AirAsia’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Tony Fernandes said: “I am very proud and happy that our staff continue to push the boundaries of being innovative. The Wi-Fi equipment that was introduced to us much earlier was just too expensive and we have decided to develop our own. It has taken us five years to come to this stage, but in true AirAsia style, we have to get it right and provide our guests with the best value at the most affordable rates.”

“It will be the first on-board Wi-Fi product in the world at affordable pricing system, and I am excited with the success of our first user acceptance test today. Finally, the masses will be able to enjoy Wi-Fi on board at a low-cost price. As I promised to the market, this is one of many initiatives that we are rolling out to boost our ancillary income per passenger spent target of RM60 in the near term,” Tony added.

More tests will be on going for the next two months. For more information and updates, visit AirAsia’s website, Facebook and Twitter.

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