Now you can WhatsApp and fly with AirAsia
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Members of AirAsia’s loyalty programme will be able to enjoy free in-flight Internet on carriers with ROKKI WiFi starting from today.
All AirAsia BIG members will receive 2MB chat plans for apps WhatsApp, WeChat, LINE, KakaoTalk and Viber that can be activated when they fly on ROKKI-enabled flights.
Rokki chief executive officer Lalitha Sivanaser said the company recognised the importance of staying connected on the move, even during a flight.
“Connectivity is integral to our lives. We hope this free inflight Internet will help guests stay in touch with their friends and family and get the latest updates no matter where they are.
“ROKKI is continuously advancing the digital transformation on board, further enhancing the inflight portal that offers entertainment, news, and exciting shopping deals on their personal mobile devices while flying,” added Sivanaser.
To redeem the plan, BIG Members need only connect to the ROKKI portal using their AirAsia BIG login details.
The experience is available on any of AirAsia’s 44 ROKKI-enabled aircraft with free connection via personal mobile device.
ROKKI is an inflight entertainment and connectivity platform that offers guests free entertainment, music, games and news, as well as shopping features.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific messaging applications are included in the free chat plan?
Which specific messaging applications are included in the free chat plan?
The free 2MB chat plan allows members to use WhatsApp, WeChat, LINE, KakaoTalk, and Viber. This plan can be activated when flying on ROKKI-enabled AirAsia aircraft.
Q.How do AirAsia BIG members access the free in-flight Internet?
How do AirAsia BIG members access the free in-flight Internet?
BIG Members need to connect to the ROKKI portal using their AirAsia BIG login details. This process redeems the free 2MB chat plan for use during their flight.
Q.What other services does the ROKKI platform offer beyond the free chat plan?
What other services does the ROKKI platform offer beyond the free chat plan?
ROKKI is an inflight entertainment and connectivity platform. It offers guests free entertainment, music, games, and news, alongside various shopping features accessible on personal mobile devices.
Q.On how many AirAsia aircraft is this ROKKI WiFi service currently available?
On how many AirAsia aircraft is this ROKKI WiFi service currently available?
The ROKKI WiFi service, including the free chat plan, is available on 44 of AirAsia’s aircraft. These are the aircraft that are equipped with the ROKKI system.
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