The Seamless Air Alliance, which continues to lead the development and implementation of Global Standards for Inflight Connectivity, announced a further expansion of its membership base.

This Seamless Alliance was formed to accelerate the introduction of technologies onboard airplanes to enable passengers to use their connected devices (Smartphones, tablets, laptops, watches, IoT devices), seamlessly: the passenger will board and all the devices will seamlessly connect without any login or credit cards needed, enabled through your current mobile operator’s platform. The goal is to create an improved passenger experience to enable the same level of connectivity they experience in their living room, now on board their flight, anywhere they fly. Seamless Air Alliance inflight connectivity

U.S.-based carriers Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, industry leaders Boeing, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Safran, and Riverbed Technology have joined the growing membership base of diverse companies from across the aviation, communications, and technology industries.

Through a collaborative and active alliance structure, these organizations will join founder-members such as Airbus, Delta, OneWeb and Bharti Airtel to play a decisive role in enabling travellers to board any flight, on any airline, anywhere in the world and use their own devices to automatically connect to the internet in the air as simply as they do on the ground.

David Scotland, Principal Product Manager for Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity at Alaska Airlines:

“Our guests are returning to our flights with the expectation that they’ll be able to complete the same tasks they do on the ground while in the air. At Alaska, we’re passionate about continuing to elevate the guest experience and excited by the work Seamless Air Alliance is doing to help push the industry ahead and set end-user standards of performance versus the more primitive hardware-based metrics that ignore the end-user’s expectation.”

“We are particularly excited to have new airline members join the Alliance. Ultimately, it is the airlines who will carry the torch for the implementation of any global standards for inflight connectivity.” said Jack Mandala, Seamless Air Alliance Chief Executive Officer. “The Seamless Air Alliance is where industry players come together to drive the metrics and standards needed to deliver on the connectivity experience passengers have been craving.”

The Alliance’s work is especially relevant as demand grows for uninterrupted internet access to support entertainment, work, and personal use on flights. Airlines and service providers benefit from the operational efficiencies, and passengers enjoy a reliable connection across various devices, which could, in the future, extend to IoT-enabled devices as inflight connectivity technology evolves.

The Seamless Air Alliance has a diverse membership that includes airlines, mobile operators, and technology providers, all working together to create a standardized, high-speed inflight connectivity experience. Some of the notable members of the Alliance include:

1. Airlines – Key members from the aviation sector like Airbus, Delta Air Lines, and other major carriers collaborate to ensure that seamless connectivity meets both operational and passenger needs.
2. Mobile Network Operators – Telecom giants such as Sprint, Telefonica, and Vodafone play an essential role in providing the infrastructure needed to facilitate roaming and connectivity on board.
3. Technology Companies – Companies like Google, Intel, and OneWeb contribute their technological expertise, supporting network hardware, software, and satellite connectivity, which is crucial for reliable high-speed connections during flights.
4. Aerospace and Equipment Providers – Industry leaders such as Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics help develop and integrate the hardware and systems necessary for inflight connectivity on planes.

These members and other industry players combine their expertise to create a common set of technical standards that support reliable inflight internet services. The alliance continuously grows as more companies join to improve and expand connectivity options for passengers globally.