Europe Inflight Connectivity Benchmark
An in-depth analysis of the European in-flight connectivity market, the reference for IFC strategies focused on customer loyalty and route-based pricing.
Europe is no longer experimenting with inflight connectivity. It is standardising it.
Based on 30 European airlines, this benchmark reveals the key differentiators of a mature inflight connectivity market.
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With 83% of airlines connected, Europe has become the most mature IFC market worldwide, setting the pace for freemium access, loyalty-gated Wi-Fi, and route-based pricing strategies.
Loyalty-gated connectivity is becoming the norm
More than half of European legacy airlines now grant:
- Free connectivity for frequent flyers members
- Complimentary access for business class passengers
Starlink deployments are accelerating this trend, pushing Europe toward universal free access on selected fleets.
What this report covers
Built on the Moment Connectivity Database, this report provides:
- IFC deployment rates across Europe
- Connectivity adoption by airline type (legacy vs low-cost)
- Pricing and monetization models by route and usage
- Free, freemium and paid Wi-Fi strategies
- Loyalty-gated access mechanisms
- Aircraft-level connectivity examples from leading European airlines
Go further: benchmark worldwide inflight connectivity
Want to compare Europe with other regions?
Access the Global Inflight Connectivity Benchmark to explore:
- Regional adoption gaps
- Pricing strategies
- ISP deployment trends
- Loyalty and freemium models
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