Samoa Airways has partnered with AirFi to deliver wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE).
Customers will be able to enjoy complimentary movies, T.V shows and music onboard by streaming the airline’s ‘Faafiafiaga Entertainment’ channel with their mobile, tablet or laptop.
Samoa Airways announced at Future Travel Experience Asia in Singapore that it will deploy AirFi’s portable wireless IFE on its Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
According to Samoa Airways CEO, Seiuli Alvin Tuala, the IFE system will be a “cornerstone” of the carrier’s plans to modernize and reinvigorate the in-flight experience for passengers.
The operation will be relaunched with Samoa Airways this month with a newly-leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
“Mobile devices are an essential part of our lives and naturally our customers want to connect when on board to stream entertainment and travel information,” said Tuala.
“AirFi impressed us on every level in terms of all around product capability, return on investment and its customer-first business approach.”
“We are delighted to open up in another new region.”
Job Heimerikx, AirFi The IFE deployment marks AirFi’s first step into serving the Pacific region.
Its full-featured portable wireless IFE platform will enable Samoa Airways passengers to access digital rights management (DRM) and non-DRM movies and TV shows from boutique content service provider West Entertainment, plus digital publications, music, games, messaging, a moving map, surveys, duty-free and post-flight shopping, daily news and social feeds. Deployment is expected to take place before the end of this year.
“We are delighted to welcome Samoa Airways to the AirFi family and to open up in another new region,” said CEO Job Heimerikx.
“It shows, again, how AirFi is growing into a recognized global partner in the wireless IFE space, capable of serving airlines in any part of the world. We are dedicated to ensuring the AirFi platform remains the market’s best-in-class hardware, software and content solution for safety, performance, cost and passenger experience,” he added.
Photo supplied by Government of Samoa Facebook (Caption: Polynesian Airlines Chairman Feesago Siaosi Fepuleai (left) and Airlines General Manager Seiuli Alvin Tuala)