Wizz Air, in partnership with onboard digital solutions company Immfly and in-flight retail firm Gateretail, has launched a new cabin technology initiative, Immfly announced on Wednesday (25 March).
The partnership includes the rollout of two programmes, each now in effect. One offers in-seat ordering via Bluetooth, which is now deployed across the Hungary-based low-cost carrier's fleet, according to Immfly.
Passengers who download Wizz Air's app prior to their flight can browse and purchase food, beverage and boutique items from their personal devices, even without internet access.
The second programme is a six-month trial of low-bandwidth connectivity, powered by Immfly's Equilux server Iridium's global satellite network.
The trial will run for six months across five Wizz Air aircraft in the UK and offers wireless in-flight entertainment purchases, messaging packages, in-seat ordering, live payment authorisation, and real-time operational data, including flight information, a moving map and destination content, according to Immfly.
The announcement comes after the US Department of Transportation earlier this month granted permission for Wizz Air to operate flights between the UK and US. The airline indicated that it had no plans to launch commercial flights to the US, but that it would offer charter flights between the two countries.