Delta allowed passengers to send text messages in flight

Delta allowed passengers to send text messages in flight

Airline Delta from October 1, will allow passengers to send text messages at the altitude of 35 thousand feet above the ground.

The company said today, Wednesday, September 27.

Delta allowed passengers to send text messages in flight

Passengers connecting to Wi-Fi, will be able to send messages through iMessage, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.

The service will be free, but to send you only text and emoticons — no video and photos. In addition, still will not be able to use SMS. The company also warned that if on Wi-Fi will be a heavy load, messages may be delivered late.

Delta will become the first major U.S. airline to allow such a service.

«We know that many Delta customers want or need to stay connected in the air and on the ground. That is why we invest in this simple and free way to send and receive messages through one of the most popular messengers», — said the chief specialist of the airline marketing Tim Mapes.

As reported by NBC News, Delta also announced a high-speed Wi-Fi on its flights.

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