JetBlue To Offer Amazon Prime Members Free, Unlimited In-Flight Wi-Fi To Stream Videos
Amazon has signed a deal with JetBlue under which Amazon Prime members will get free, unlimited access to in-flight Wi-Fi. The speed will be fast enough to stream videos.
Later this year JetBlue planes with Fly-Fi broadband Internet service, which currently is in a beta-test phase, will open access to Amazon Prime subscribers, Variety.com reported. Normally, Fly-Fi service costs $9 per hour and airline's free Wi-Fi isn't fast enough to allow streaming of media.
"We want to provide the best digital video experience to our customers and we're excited that with JetBlue, we will raise the bar in airline entertainment," said Michael Paull, Amazon's VP of digital video.
Amazon Prime ($99 per year) provides free two-day shipping on millions of items, as well as access to thousands of titles on Prime Instant Video.
Other passenger perks on JetBlue includes free unlimited snacks and beverages.
"Just like at home, customers will be able to access movies and TV shows from Amazon from 35,000 feet in the sky over our super fast and free Fly-Fi," said Jamie Perry, VP of brand and product development for JetBlue. "By teaming up with a category-leader like Amazon, we created a unique model where we can offer complimentary broadband Internet access."
