Lufthansa to roll out free messaging on long-haul flights

Lufthansa Airlines will offer free in-flight messaging on its intercontinental flights, starting this summer.

The free service, already available on the carrier’s short and medium-haul flights, will be available to all passengers, regardless of class, and promises the ability to send and receive “unlimited” messages, including photos.

“What is already a great success on short and medium-haul flights will also be very popular with our guests on long-haul flights,” said Heiko Reitz, chief customer officer at Lufthansa Airlines.

“Being reachable even during a long flight has long been a basic need and a decisive factor when choosing an airline. Free messages, as well as in-flight internet, for example, therefore, offer a portfolio…