Lufthansa has extended its free inflight messaging service to all intercontinental flights, allowing unlimited messaging from personal devices
Passengers can use platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and iMessage without extra charges through FlyNet
The initiative is supported by Mastercard and requires a Miles & More card number or registered email with the Lufthansa Group Travel ID
Free messaging was initially launched on short and medium-haul flights in early 2024, reflecting the airline’s commitment to passenger connectivity
Plans for an extensive revamp of the long-haul onboard experience have been outlined in preparation for Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary in 2026
An increasing number of carriers have introduced free messaging in recent years.”The airline shared: “Passengers in all classes can now send and receive an unlimited number of messages. The price of other internet packages will also be reduced by almost 50 per cent from mid-January. Project Future Onboard Experience covers everything from ‘the entire culinary offering’
