The latest survey from Holiday Extras confirms that airline passengers aren’t prepared to cough up any extra for a Wi-Fi service during their flight. a powerful 84% of the over four thousand travellers surveyed stated that they’d rather go without than shell out more. 25% of those felt strongly that payment was inappropriate because internet access is fast becoming a human right.
Cost aside, 62% of these surveyed didn’t feel that Wi-Fi access would spoil their flight, with 27% of fellows and 23% of girls feeling that they can make more productive use of flight time if Wi-Fi access came as standard.
Many were ambivalent in regards to the effect of internet access at the plane, declaring that they’d opt to ignore incoming emails while they tuck into their airline meal or enjoy an inflight movie. While 10% admitted that they might never manage to relax knowing that their inbox was only a click away.
Worries that individuals working throughout would shatter the vacation atmosphere were shared by 28% of these surveyed.
James Lewis, Head of Partnerships for Holiday Extras commented: ”There is undoubtedly an appetite for internet connectivity on planes but price would be the stumbling block.”
“As with all things, if the service is actually good then there’ll always be enthusiastic takers. So the service must be as speedy, or faster than everyone is used to at home.
“Of course, airlines should be sure that the price of providing Wi-Fi on board could be justified; there’s definitely that it’s a need for business travellers, but most holidaymakers want to utilise the time before the flight and the flight itself to get into the vacation mood – cashing in on their valuable leisure time.”