Jim Mason
2006-08-30 11:03:10 UTC
Ryanair News
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News Release
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30.08.06
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES IN FLIGHT MOBILE ACCESS FOR ALL PASSENGERS
New venture with communications pioneer OnAir will enable Ryanair?s 42M
passengers to keep in touch on all flights
INFLIGHT PHONE SEAT SALE 1M SEATS - DIAL £9.99!
Ryanair, Europe?s largest low fares airline, and OnAir, the leading onboard
passenger communications provider, today (30th Aug) announced a deal that
will see Ryanair?s entire fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft fitted with OnAir?s
onboard mobile communications solution. The announcement will make Ryanair
the first European airline to offer Europe-wide mobile telephony services
during flights across its entire fleet of aircraft to all passengers via
their own mobile phones and smartphones.
The deal means that from mid 2007 (subject to relevant regulatory approval)
Ryanair?s passengers will be able to call, text and e-mail using their
mobile phones, BlackBerrys? and Treos? at rates which will mirror
international roaming charges. OnAir intend to fit 50 Ryanair aircraft
during the second half of 2007, with the remainder of the fleet receiving
installations from early 2008 onwards. Mobile OnAir will be offered on all
Ryanair flights across Ryanair?s network of more than 360 routes serving 23
countries across Europe. Ryanair will be the first European airline to
offer this mobile telephony to all passengers on all of its 200 plus
aircraft fleet.
Developed by inflight communications specialist OnAir, Mobile OnAir uses
advanced lightweight onboard technology to allow passengers to make and
receive calls, exchange SMS messages and connect to e-mail via satellite
broadband links and a ground network to be supplied by OnAir?s telecoms
infrastructure partner, Monaco Telecom.
OnAir?s solution allows mobile phone operators to charge passengers using
Mobile OnAir at rates in line with current international roaming charges on
passengers? normal monthly bills. Ryanair will receive a commission from
OnAir on call revenues generated by passengers on board its aircraft.
Announcing the new service initiative, Ryanair?s CEO Michael O?Leary said:
?This is another revolutionary passenger service initiative from Ryanair.
In addition to offering our customers the lowest air fares and youngest
fleet of aircraft, Ryanair will soon enable passengers to use their mobile
phones and electronic communications devices in the air, just as they do on
the ground. That means they will be able to pass on the good news to
workmates, friends and family that they are travelling on another on-time
flight with Europe?s most punctual airline.
?This is a win-win for Ryanair, OnAir and most importantly our customers.
The revenues generated by onboard mobile telephony will reduce our costs
and help us to keep offering the lowest fares in Europe while at the same
time doubling the size of our operation over the next five years as we grow
to carry 80M passengers annually by 2012. To celebrate this new service, we
are offering 1M seats from the UK to Europe for just £9.99*. Passengers
should dial up their low fare seats immediately on www.ryanair.com as fares
this low will not last long?.
George Cooper, CEO of OnAir, added:
?We are delighted that Ryanair is to become the first carrier to install
Mobile OnAir throughout its fleet. Not only is Ryanair one of the world?s
most innovative airlines, but the deal is also a strong endorsement of the
all round capability of our solution for both Boeing and Airbus aircraft?.
*taxes and charges excluded
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News Release
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30.08.06
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES IN FLIGHT MOBILE ACCESS FOR ALL PASSENGERS
New venture with communications pioneer OnAir will enable Ryanair?s 42M
passengers to keep in touch on all flights
INFLIGHT PHONE SEAT SALE 1M SEATS - DIAL £9.99!
Ryanair, Europe?s largest low fares airline, and OnAir, the leading onboard
passenger communications provider, today (30th Aug) announced a deal that
will see Ryanair?s entire fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft fitted with OnAir?s
onboard mobile communications solution. The announcement will make Ryanair
the first European airline to offer Europe-wide mobile telephony services
during flights across its entire fleet of aircraft to all passengers via
their own mobile phones and smartphones.
The deal means that from mid 2007 (subject to relevant regulatory approval)
Ryanair?s passengers will be able to call, text and e-mail using their
mobile phones, BlackBerrys? and Treos? at rates which will mirror
international roaming charges. OnAir intend to fit 50 Ryanair aircraft
during the second half of 2007, with the remainder of the fleet receiving
installations from early 2008 onwards. Mobile OnAir will be offered on all
Ryanair flights across Ryanair?s network of more than 360 routes serving 23
countries across Europe. Ryanair will be the first European airline to
offer this mobile telephony to all passengers on all of its 200 plus
aircraft fleet.
Developed by inflight communications specialist OnAir, Mobile OnAir uses
advanced lightweight onboard technology to allow passengers to make and
receive calls, exchange SMS messages and connect to e-mail via satellite
broadband links and a ground network to be supplied by OnAir?s telecoms
infrastructure partner, Monaco Telecom.
OnAir?s solution allows mobile phone operators to charge passengers using
Mobile OnAir at rates in line with current international roaming charges on
passengers? normal monthly bills. Ryanair will receive a commission from
OnAir on call revenues generated by passengers on board its aircraft.
Announcing the new service initiative, Ryanair?s CEO Michael O?Leary said:
?This is another revolutionary passenger service initiative from Ryanair.
In addition to offering our customers the lowest air fares and youngest
fleet of aircraft, Ryanair will soon enable passengers to use their mobile
phones and electronic communications devices in the air, just as they do on
the ground. That means they will be able to pass on the good news to
workmates, friends and family that they are travelling on another on-time
flight with Europe?s most punctual airline.
?This is a win-win for Ryanair, OnAir and most importantly our customers.
The revenues generated by onboard mobile telephony will reduce our costs
and help us to keep offering the lowest fares in Europe while at the same
time doubling the size of our operation over the next five years as we grow
to carry 80M passengers annually by 2012. To celebrate this new service, we
are offering 1M seats from the UK to Europe for just £9.99*. Passengers
should dial up their low fare seats immediately on www.ryanair.com as fares
this low will not last long?.
George Cooper, CEO of OnAir, added:
?We are delighted that Ryanair is to become the first carrier to install
Mobile OnAir throughout its fleet. Not only is Ryanair one of the world?s
most innovative airlines, but the deal is also a strong endorsement of the
all round capability of our solution for both Boeing and Airbus aircraft?.
*taxes and charges excluded
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