 |
 | Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us |
 | Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network |
| HomeDiscussion Groups Destinations USA and CanadaEuropeAustralia and NZAsiaLatin AmericaCaribbean IslandsAfricaTravel Types Air TravelCruisesRV Travel |
Travel Forum / Travel Types / Air Travel / August 2006In flight mobile/cell calls - Ryanair.
Ryanair Holdings PLC 30 August 2006 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 (Wednesday, 30th August 2006) 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, BlackBerrysTM and TreosTM 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 ABOUT RYANAIR Ryanair is Europe's largest low fares airline with 16 bases and 371 low fare routes across 23 countries. By the end of March 2007 Ryanair will operate an entire fleet of 134 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with firm orders for a further 100 new aircraft (net of planned disposals), which will be delivered over the next 5 years. Ryanair currently employs a team of 3,700 people and expects to carry approximately 42 million scheduled passengers in the current year. For further information on Ryanair please contact: Peter Sherrard - Ryanair Pauline McAlester - Murray Consultants Tel: +353 1 8121 228 Tel: +353 1 4980300 ABOUT ONAIR OnAir was incorporated in February 2005 and is a joint venture with Airbus, the aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive product line on the market and SITA, the world's leading provider of air transport focused applications, communications and IT infrastructure. OnAir's vision is to give airline passengers the choice to reach their world from the sky. The OnAir service portfolio addresses passenger voice and data communications needs on both long and short haul flights, on commercial Airbus and Boeing aircraft while focusing on passengers' needs, offering choice and ensuring an economically viable business model for airlines. OnAir is a member of the GSM Association and recently became Inmarsat's first Distribution partner for its SwiftBroadband services. For further information on OnAir (not for publication) contact: Charlie Pryor The Wordshop +44 (0)20 7031 8270 cp@theword-shop.com www.onair.aero > Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, and OnAir, the leading onboard > passenger communications provider, today (Wednesday, 30th August 2006) [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > passengers > via their own mobile phones and smartphones. Another reason not to fly Ryanair, then. Regardless of the (invented or real) safety issue, it's nice not to have to spend the whole flight listening to phone calls like you have to on the train. Neil > Another reason not to fly Ryanair, then. Regardless of the (invented > or real) safety issue, it's nice not to have to spend the whole flight > listening to phone calls like you have to on the train. Ditto, you beat me to it. It is one of the small pleasures of long haul flights. > > Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, and OnAir, the leading onboard > > passenger communications provider, today (Wednesday, 30th August 2006) [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Neil Absolutely Neil, We have all sat next to one on the train have we not? "I'm on the train dear !!!" Personally I think that this idea could 'backfire' on Ryanair and lead to prospective pax avoiding them. I certainly will for one where there is an alternative carrier to the same destination. Keith. >> > Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, and OnAir, the leading onboard >> > passenger communications provider, today (Wednesday, 30th August 2006) [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >We have all sat next to one on the train have we not? "I'm on the >train dear !!!" I just pretend that invokes my tourettes. "buggerbuggershitarseniggerjihadbombonboardshitarsecocksucker..." etc. until it ends.  Signature--- DFM - http://www.deepfriedmars.com --- -- > Another reason not to fly Ryanair, then. Regardless of the (invented > or real) safety issue, it's nice not to have to spend the whole flight > listening to phone calls like you have to on the train. Potentially very annoying, yes, but I would merrily put up with it if that important phone call was paying for my flight! >>Another reason not to fly Ryanair, then. Regardless of the (invented >>or real) safety issue, it's nice not to have to spend the whole flight >>listening to phone calls like you have to on the train. > > Potentially very annoying, yes, but I would merrily put up with it if > that important phone call was paying for my flight! Besides if they get loud then you simply join in the conversation. > RYANAIR ANNOUNCES IN FLIGHT MOBILE ACCESS FOR ALL PASSENGERS Just as the airline world is moving towards a security package that will prohibit people bringing mobiles on board with them. SignaturePB The return address has been MUNGED My travel writing: http://www.iol.ie/~draoi/ > Just as the airline world is moving towards a security package that > will prohibit people bringing mobiles on board with them. Says who? Neil >> Just as the airline world is moving towards a security package that >> will prohibit people bringing mobiles on board with them. > >Says who? I say. I think that the BAA also says so at the moment. SignaturePB The return address has been MUNGED My travel writing: http://www.iol.ie/~draoi/ > I say. I rather doubt it. One of the reasons the interim (no hand luggage at all) security arrangements weren't practical was that they effectively prevented a business passenger (who probably needs their mobile) taking a day trip by air without checking in a bag. That's a substantial amount of high-value business that could potentially be lost. In addition, phones were getting nicked when they were checked in. Now, there *could* be a feasible option at airports like Schiphol that have security at the gate only (and it works wonderfully - BAA would do well to have a look - no long security queues at all as each X-ray machine is for one flight only), in that it would be necessary to hand your phone in in a named envelope on boarding, where it would be stored in a box in the cabin and returned on landing. However, most would argue it isn't in the slightest bit necessary. > I think that the BAA also says so at the moment. No, it doesn't. All electronic devices may now be carried in hand luggage, provided they fit within the stipulated dimensions. Neil In message <1156939438.254034.72960@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, at 05:03:58 on Wed, 30 Aug 2006, Neil Williams <pacer142@gmail.com> remarked: >Now, there *could* be a feasible option at airports like Schiphol that >have security at the gate only (and it works wonderfully - BAA would do >well to have a look - no long security queues at all as each X-ray >machine is for one flight only), While Schiphol does have a "distributed" x-ray system, it's not as simple as one per gate. All the "H" gates used by budget airlines share the same screening facility (and it's moved recently, and possibly includes the "G" gates as well) for example. >in that it would be necessary to hand your phone in in a named envelope >on boarding, where it would be stored in a box in the cabin and >returned on landing. Trouble is, would it stop with phones? Why not other prohibited items (eg contact lens solution). What you are suggesting is a sort of 3-tier baggage scheme, and I'm not sure how workable that is. It's OK for really small planes when they put some of the hand baggage in the hold as you climb the steps from the tarmac. But I don't think it would scale very well. SignatureRoland Perry > While Schiphol does have a "distributed" x-ray system, it's not as > simple as one per gate. All the "H" gates used by budget airlines share > the same screening facility (and it's moved recently, and possibly > includes the "G" gates as well) for example. This is true. I don't *think* it includes the G gates; I'll check on Friday if I remember. > Trouble is, would it stop with phones? Why not other prohibited items > (eg contact lens solution). What you are suggesting is a sort of 3-tier > baggage scheme, and I'm not sure how workable that is. Nor am I - but if it was considered necessary to ban mobile phones long-term (and I don't think it will be), I can think of few decent alternatives bar losing business travellers completely. Neil In message <1156941619.423095.217810@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, at 05:40:19 on Wed, 30 Aug 2006, Neil Williams <pacer142@gmail.com> remarked: >> While Schiphol does have a "distributed" x-ray system, it's not as >> simple as one per gate. All the "H" gates used by budget airlines share [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >This is true. I don't *think* it includes the G gates; I'll check on >Friday if I remember. Have you been there since it moved? It's now *much* further away from the main concourse, next to where you used to emerge from the H "arrivals corridor" through the glass doors. That's where the G concourse starts, so perhaps they've merged (I wasn't paying quite that much attention when I was last there). SignatureRoland Perry > Have you been there since it moved? It's now *much* further away from > the main concourse, next to where you used to emerge from the H > "arrivals corridor" through the glass doors. That's where the G > concourse starts, so perhaps they've merged (I wasn't paying quite that > much attention when I was last there). I've been both before (once) and after (in twice, out once thus far), as I'm working in .nl at the moment. The initial setup at the far end of the lounge looked temporary (and was), but the current one looks permanent. However, I suspect access to the G and H gates will be separated again once the work on that end of the lounge is completed. Neil >>>Just as the airline world is moving towards a security package that >>>will prohibit people bringing mobiles on board with them. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I think that the BAA also says so at the moment. Why? If it can be done remotely by a phone, it can be done by a phone or other object closer to the explosive If you have a peronal fight with Ryanair, we are not interested > Ryanair Holdings PLC > 30 August 2006 [quoted text clipped - 149 lines] > cp@theword-shop.com > www.onair.aero |
Reply to this Message |
 Sign In
 Join
 My Latest Posts My Monitored Threads My Blog My Photo Gallery My Profile My Homepage Start New Thread Enable EMail Alerts Rate this Thread
|
©2009 Advenet LLC Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.