CHICAGO, May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo (NASDAQ:
GOGO), the leading global provider of broadband connectivity
products and services for aviation, found that nearly 50 percent of
millennial travelers expect their connected experience in the air
to be the same as on the ground. This key finding from Gogo's
Global Traveler study The Travelers of Tomorrow shows that
connectivity anywhere and everywhere is no longer a hope, it's an
expectation. This study uncovers in-flight connectivity trends from
"future travelers" between the ages of 18 and 35, because their
preferences will ultimately shape the future of travel.
"Passengers simply expect more from inflight connectivity today -- no longer is
there a distinction between enjoying movies at home, sending emails
from a café or binge watching at 35,000 feet," said Alyssa Hayes, Director of Insights at Gogo. "As
our research suggests, younger travelers are most comfortable with
headphones on, laptop open and smartphone in hand. As the leader in
inflight connectivity, we can help
airlines keep pace with passenger expectations now and in the
future with Gogo 2Ku high speed connectivity."
Not only are these passengers expressing hopes for the future,
but they also are making travel decisions today based on
connectivity:
- While 90 percent of future travelers have a preferred airline,
48 percent said they would choose another airline if Wi-Fi was not
available on their preferred flight.
- Future travelers are more likely to multi-task on their devices
during flights with 46 percent of the 18 to 35 age bracket using
Wi-Fi and watching a movie or show on their device compared to just
33 percent of travelers older than 35 doing so.
- Ninety-two percent of future travelers are interested in using
their own device in flight, and 48
percent said they prefer to stream their own content to their own
device.
- Sixty-three percent of future travelers think more flights
should offer Wi-Fi, and 56 percent of them use their smartphone on
the plane compared to just 27 percent of older travelers.
Gogo's 2Ku technology allows passengers to have the same
experience in the air as on their couch at home. The new
technology enables streaming video, fast browsing and multi-device
viewing. 2Ku can be found today on more than 170 aircraft across
several global airlines. More than 1,600 total aircraft are slated
to receive the technology representing 13 global airlines.
The Travelers of Tomorrow study is the first of the 2017
Gogo Global Traveler Research Series, Gogo's global study that
examines travelers' inflight
habits, behaviors and preferences. It covers 15 countries across
six regions around the world and includes data collected from more
than 4,500 travelers who flew within the last year. To learn more,
visit gogoair.com/globaltraveler
About Gogo
With more than two decades of experience, Gogo is the leader in
inflight connectivity and wireless
entertainment services for commercial and business fleets around
the world. Gogo connects aircraft, providing its airlines partners
with the world's most powerful network and platform to help
optimize their operations. Gogo's superior technologies,
best-in-class service, and global reach help planes fly smarter,
airlines partners perform better, and their passengers travel
happier.
Today, Gogo has partnerships with 17 commercial airlines and has
installed in-flight connectivity technology on 3,000 commercial
aircraft. More than 4,200 business aircraft are also flying with
its solutions, including the world's largest fractional ownership
fleets. Gogo also is a factory option at every major business
aircraft manufacturer. Gogo has more than 1,000 employees and is
headquartered in Chicago, IL, with
additional facilities in Broomfield,
CO, and various locations overseas. Connect with us at
gogoair.com and business.gogoair.com
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