Swiss offers Internet and trial telephone service on long-haul flights

With the introduction of the Boeing 777-300ER to long-haul fleets, SWISS will offer on-board Internet for the first time starting in February. At the same time, a one-year test phase for roaming telephone service will begin. Internet users can choose from three different data packets (starting with 20 MB for 9 Swiss francs). Telephone services (including SMS & data) will only be allowed during service times on overnight flights. As soon as the cabin light is turned off, use is no longer permitted. The new Boeing 777-300ER will primarily be deployed for the routes to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Los Angeles, San Francisco, São Paulo and Tel Aviv.