iPass Launches Airline Enablement Platform
September 25 2018 - 8:00AM
iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a leading provider of global mobile
connectivity and location technology, today announced the launch of
iPass SmartConnect for Airlines. The new airline enablement
platform is designed to optimize the passenger experience and
create stronger relationships between airlines and their customers.
iPass provides seamless connectivity on the ground and inflight to
airline passengers and staff, as well as network performance and
passenger experience analytics, so airlines can stay connected to
passengers and staff throughout their journeys.
Key features of iPass SmartConnect for Airlines include:
- Friction-free connectivity: By
integrating the iPass SmartConnect SDK into their own apps,
airlines can keep passengers within their own ecosystem from
door-to-door, whether in the lounge, inflight or beyond. Airlines
can also provide a consistent user experience and stored payment
methods across loyalty programs and other services.
- Employee and crew connectivity: It’s vital
that airline crew and staff are connected so that they can do their
jobs. Using iPass SmartConnect, airlines can enable electronic
flight bag initiatives and provide their staff with the most
seamless, secure Wi-Fi roaming experience available today.
- New revenue opportunities: Airlines can
leverage the door-to-door connectivity experience to create new
partner and co-branding opportunities.
- Network and passenger analytics: Through iPass
Network Intelligence, airlines will also have access to network and
inflight experience analytics, which will enable them to better
monetize their seats.
“By launching our new airline enablement platform, we are giving
airlines the opportunity to monetize seats and create the best
customer experience through connecting them door to door,” said
Patricia Hume, COO at iPass. “Equally airlines can keep passengers
and staff connected while understanding how their network is
performing and the experience that they are providing.”
About iPass Inc.iPass (NASDAQ: IPAS) has been a
pioneer in connectivity technology for 20 years. The company’s
SmartConnect technology enables wireless users to automatically
transition between Wi-Fi and cellular so they can stay connected to
work – and life – on the go. This technology also lets businesses
gather rich insights based on customer location. By incorporating
both Wi-Fi and GPS signals, iPass delivers the industry’s most
accurate location data, so that businesses can better understand
their customers and create more value.
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iPass Media ContactAlex CrawshawSpark
Communications +44 (0) 20 7436 0420ipass@sparkcomms.co.uk