Air India Wi-Fi: 5 things you might not be able to do when flying

"There are no longer the few hours of quiet without obnoxious passengers talking or using speakers." "A hundred people will now be yelling on WhatsApp calls while in flight. Congratulations.Following Air India's announcement of in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity on domestic flights, these were some responses on the social media site X. With the introduction of free internet connection for passengers on a few aircraft, such as the Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and some Airbus A321neo models, 2025 started off with excellent news for travelers. By making this change, Air India became the nation's first airline to provide Wi-Fi in-flight on domestic flights.

Nowadays, connectivity is a crucial component of contemporary travel. The ease and comfort of real-time sharing appeals to certain people, while increased productivity and efficiency are more important to others, according to Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Air India.Passengers will be able to connect several devices at once when sailing above 10,000 feet thanks to the in-flight Wi-Fi, which will be available on Wi-Fi-enabled devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones running iOS or Android. In other words, you can use the flight to browse the internet, accept WhatsApp calls, remain in touch with loved ones, be active on social media, and even participate in live online masterclasses. By facilitating connectivity, it will also be quite beneficial for nervous travelers.