Beijing, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 9,Passengers from Beijing, Guangzhou, and Xi'an traveling onCapital Airlines Co., Ltd.(hereinafter referred to as "Capital Airlines") to Lijiang were pleasantly surprised to receive a Spring Festival welcome gift: complimentary in-flight internet access and a gift card worth 1,000 yuan that includes aircraft model gifts, Lijiang travel discounts, and more. The generous package added exciting content to their trip to Lijiang.
Service: Free Access to Onboard Local Area Network
(1) A Gift for National Day – Select Flights First to Experience LAN Services
On October 1, 2014, National Day, Capital Airlines piloted the setup of an “in-flight Wi-Fi” local area network on select flights from Beijing, Hangzhou, and Sanya, becoming one of the first to try onboard LAN services. This gave travelers going home for the holidays an early taste of airborne internet technology and free services.
Capital Airlines is striving to build a brand image focused on travel aviation, with an eye on the future integration and development of the internet, tourism, and aviation. As early as 2013, Capital Airlines launched the PAD-in-cabin project, equipping its entire fleet with tablets for all classes — a first step toward transforming a traditional airline and enhancing travel service. Capital Airlines has also continued to explore the concept of “Internet + Tourism.” In October 2014, select inbound and outbound flights from Beijing, Hangzhou, and Sanya operated by Capital Airlines pioneered the installation of onboard LANs, enabling airborne connectivity. This marked a new phase in the transformation of Capital Airlines’ cabin entertainment services.
(2) Celebrating the New Year – Capital Airlines Enables Fleetwide Airborne “Wi-Fi” Service
Recently,Capital Airlines has completed the setup of onboard LANs across its fleet of 22 A319 and 28 A320 Airbus aircraft, achieving full fleet coverage of airborne LANs. Stored on servers are travel destination guides, a wealth of new movies, fun and educational games, a wide selection of Taobao shopping options, numerous high-quality e-magazines, as well as a variety of music — from high-energy to mellow — and videos ranging from comedic to heartfelt... Previously restricted online entertainment due to in-flight internet bans can now be enjoyed through Capital Airlines' “Airborne Wi-Fi.” The once isolated airspace journey is no longer a digital dead zone, as the internet instantly livens up the space..Passengers who have tried it out have said that flying has become a much richer experience, bringing more joy and surprises to their journey.
Flight attendants demonstrate how to use the onboard LAN
Gift: A Rich Card Package for the New Year
Travel products makepassengers'journeys colorful and rewarding..Capital Airlines has launched e-commerce platform gift cards, giving passengers traveling to Lijiang a 1,000 yuan discount card that includes aircraft models, facial masks, and locally based travel products in Lijiang. Passengers can log in to Capital Airlines’ e-commerce platform to purchase a wide range of travel products at discounted prices, and can also use the gift card to enjoy discounts directly at local bars in Lijiang.
Capital Airlines flight attendants distribute the “E-Commerce Platform Welcome Gift”
The first-ever E-Commerce Platform Welcome Gift campaign launched by Capital Airlines will run from February 9 to 13, with more distinctive welcome gift activities to be introduced on different occasions and flights in the future. Capital Airlinesis creating a comfortable and exciting cabin atmosphere.Creating a comfortable and enjoyable in-flight atmosphere，A continuous stream of activities and gift cardsallowstravelers to experience their creativity and thoughtfulness while enjoying a pleasant journey.