Middle East & Africa Inflight Connectivity Benchmark

This benchmark analyzes 26 MEA airlines, comparing connectivity deployment, pricing strategies, airline types, and aircraft coverage to reveal where the market stands and where it is lagging behind global standards.

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Only 1 airline out of 2 in the Middle East & Africa currently offers inflight connectivity.
Behind the headline, the region hides strong contrasts, delayed adoption, and missed revenue opportunities, especially outside legacy carriers.

Legacy airlines drive adoption while low-cost carriers lag far behind

Connectivity adoption varies drastically by airline type:

• 67% of legacy airlines are connected
• Only 20% of low-cost carriers offer connectivity

For comparison, global benchmarks stand at 89% for legacy and 43% for low-cost airlines, highlighting a structural delay in the MEA region.

What this report covers

This report is built on the Moment Connectivity Database and provides:

• IFC deployment rate across Middle East & Africa airlines
• Connectivity adoption by airline type (legacy vs low-cost)
• Pricing models and monetization strategies
• Free, freemium, and paid Wi-Fi distribution
• Aircraft-level connectivity examples
• Real pricing benchmarks from MEA carriers

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Want to see how your airline compares beyond MEA?

Access the Global IFC benchmark and explore:

• Global deployment trends
• ISP options
• Pricing benchmarks
• Loyalty-gated strategies

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