Major International Airlines Offer In-Flight Wi-Fi on India Routes with Free Messaging, Premium Access, and Paid Plans for Passengers

1. Emirates

Wi-Fi Type: Available on nearly all wide-body aircraft.
Free Access: Free messaging (WhatsApp, iMessage, etc.) for Emirates Skywards members.
Paid Plans: Browsing and streaming plans available for purchase.
India Routes: Flies to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad.

2. Qatar Airways

Wi-Fi Type: "Super Wi-Fi" powered by GX Aviation on select aircraft (Boeing 777, Airbus A350).
Free Access: Occasionally free for Privilege Club members and in Business Class.
Paid Plans: Hourly and full-flight options.
India Routes: Connects Doha to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad.

3. Singapore Airlines

Wi-Fi Type: Available on A350, A380, and Boeing 777 aircraft.
Free Access: First and Business Class, PPS Club, and KrisFlyer members (limited or full).
Paid Plans: Multiple tiers based on data usage or time.
India Routes: Operates to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and others.

4. Etihad Airways

Wi-Fi Type: Available on B787, A350, and A380 aircraft.
Free Access: Complimentary access for First and Business Class guests.
Paid Plans: Hourly and full-flight packages for Economy Class.
India Routes: Connects Abu Dhabi to Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi.

5. Lufthansa

Wi-Fi Type: FlyNet Wi-Fi on long-haul flights, including A350 and B747 aircraft.
Free Access: None; all access is paid.
Paid Plans: Packages based on time or data (e.g., chat-only or full internet).
India Routes: Frankfurt and Munich to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru.

6. British Airways

Wi-Fi Type: Available on newer long-haul aircraft, including B787, A350.
Free Access: None; plans are chargeable.
Paid Plans: Packages for messaging, browsing, and streaming.
India Routes: London to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad.


7. Air France

Wi-Fi Type: Air France CONNECT service available on long-haul aircraft (B777, A350).
Free Access: Free messaging for all passengers.
Paid Plans: Browsing and streaming plans available.
India Routes: Paris to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru.

8. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Wi-Fi Type: KLM Wi-Fi on newer aircraft like B787 and B777.
Free Access: Free messaging on some flights.
Paid Plans: Light, Standard, and Premium packages based on speed.
India Routes: Amsterdam to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru.

9. Turkish Airlines

Wi-Fi Type: Available on most long-haul aircraft (A350, B787).
Free Access: Business Class and Miles&Smiles Elite members get free access.
Paid Plans: Packages based on duration or data usage.
India Routes: Istanbul to Delhi, Mumbai.

10. Japan Airlines (JAL)

Wi-Fi Type: JAL Wi-Fi service on international flights.
Free Access: Often free in Business Class; Economy passengers may need to pay.
Paid Plans: Time-based packages.
India Routes: Tokyo to Delhi and Bengaluru.

11. Cathay Pacific

Wi-Fi Type: Panasonic and Gogo Wi-Fi systems on A350, B777, and B787 aircraft.
Free Access: None for Economy; Business Class sometimes gets free access.
Paid Plans: Hourly, flight, and data packages.
India Routes: Hong Kong to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai.

12. Thai Airways

Wi-Fi Type: Wi-Fi available on A350, B787, and select A330 aircraft.
Free Access: None; available only for purchase.
Paid Plans: Time and data-limited options.
India Routes: Bangkok to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata.

13. Malaysia Airlines

Wi-Fi Type: Available on A350 and B737-8 aircraft on selected routes.
Free Access: Sometimes free for Business Class passengers.
Paid Plans: Hourly and full-flight packages.
India Routes: Kuala Lumpur to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru.


14. Oman Air

Wi-Fi Type: Available on A330 and B787 aircraft.
Free Access: First and Business Class often get complimentary limited access.
Paid Plans: Flexible data packages.
India Routes: Muscat to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Bengaluru.


15. Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines)

Wi-Fi Type: Onboard Wi-Fi on Boeing 777, 787, and A330 aircraft.
Free Access: Sometimes offered to premium class passengers.
Paid Plans: Data and time-based options.
India Routes: Jeddah and Riyadh to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Bengaluru.

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/skip-airplane-mode-15-airlines-that-let-you-stay-connected-at-35000-feet/cathay-pacific/slideshow/118892294.cms