Air India on Wednesday announced that it is now offering a wireless in-flight entertainment service called 'Vista' on its existing wide-body aircraft. This initiative is part of the airline's ongoing efforts to address passenger complaints about glitches and non-functioning in-flight entertainment systems on some of its aircraft. The Tata Group-owned airline is currently in the process of refurbishing its older fleet and bringing new aircraft into service.

'Vista', which was recently introduced across Air India's existing wide-body fleet, will soon be available on the airline's narrow-body aircraft as well. However, according to an official press release, the service will not be offered on the newly introduced Boeing 777 (B777) and Airbus A350 (A350) aircraft, which are equipped with a new in-flight entertainment system.

What is a wireless in-flight entertainment service?

The launch of 'Vista' is aimed at providing passengers with uninterrupted entertainment options until the conversion of the older aircraft is completed. Passengers using 'Vista' will be able to stream content directly to their personal electronic devices and the service also includes a live map display for flight tracking. The service is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows and macOS devices and ensures a seamless entertainment experience across multiple platforms. Air India's current operational fleet consists of 140 aircraft and the new service is aimed at enhancing the overall passenger experience during this transition period.

Air India Express launches six new daily flights

Meanwhile, Air India Express has also introduced six new daily flights, including from Chennai and Kolkata, as the airline strengthens its domestic network. The new flights include two from Kolkata, three from Chennai and the first direct flight on the Guwahati-Jaipur route, the statement said last week. The new flights have been introduced on the Chennai-Bhubaneswar, Chennai-Bagdogra, Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata-Varanasi, Kolkata-Guwahati and Guwahati-Jaipur routes, the statement said.

The Kolkata-Varanasi flight departs at 7:40 am and reaches Varanasi at 9:05 am, while the return flight departs from Varanasi at 9:40 am and arrives in Kolkata at 11:10 am daily. The Kolkata-Guwahati flight departs at 12:10 pm and arrives in Guwahati at 1:25 pm daily, while the return flight departs from Guwahati at 1:55 pm and arrives in Kolkata at 4:35 pm daily.

(With PTI inputs)

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