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Old Feb 5, 2014, 9:42 pm
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FlyNet is installed on all longhaul aircraft in the LH fleet.

Please list the aircraft type and aircraft number you've used FlyNet on. Bonus points for route

A333
D-AIKB FRA-AUH
D-AIKH FRA-SEA
D-AIKK FRA-SEA
D-AIKL FRA-DFW
D-AIKM SEA-FRA
D-AIKQ EWR-MUC
D-AIKR MUC-BOM

A346
D-AIFF MUC-BOM
D-AIHF YYZ-FRA
D-AIHH MUC-SFO
D-AIHI BOS-FRA
D-AIHK CPT-MUC
D-AIHQ MUC-HND
D-AIHU HND-MUC
D-AIHX YVR-FRA
D-AIHZ MUC-BOS

A380
D-AIMB FRA-SFO
D-AIMC FRA-PVG
D-AIMI SFO-FRA
D-AIMJ SFO-FRA
D-AIMK
D-AIML FRA-IAH
D-AIMG JFK-FRA

B748
D-ABYD ICN-FRA
D-ABYF LAX-FRA
D-ABYG FRA-MEX
D-ABYH FRA-LAX
D-ABYJ HND-FRA
D-ABYK FRA-IAD
D-ABYL LAX-FRA
D-ABYN ORD-FRA, FRA-HND
D-ABYT FRA-BLR

B747
D-ABTH FRA-DEN
D-ABVO EZE-FRA, FRA-YVR
D-ABVP FRA-YVR
D-ABVR FRA-EWR
D-ABVT HND-FRA
D-ABVU FRA-HND
D-ABVZ FRA-SFO
D-ABVY FRA-YYZ
D-ABVW FRA-DXB
D-ABTL FRA-YYZ
D-xxxx FRA-BOM (Can't remember the a/c - too long ago! )
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Old Feb 2, 2025 | 10:19 am
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Originally Posted by FS_FRA
I really hope it's Starlink, and I really hope it happens quickly. I use day-time flights to work. In 2025 not having Internet is like not having a fax 30 years ago....
Its EAN/viasat: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/newr...e=1&p=36544860

Originally Posted by chris63
Similar experience, recent A319 Flynet enabled & it did not work, Purser said its awaiting a fix for weeks, A346 took them half the flight to get a satellite link
Your A346 flight to HKG flies thru a few zones with GPS jamming/spoofing, hence the flynet system doesnt have a GPS reference to synch the antenna with the respective satellites.
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Originally Posted by oliver2002
Your A346 flight to HKG flies thru a few zones with GPS jamming/spoofing, hence the flynet system doesnt have a GPS reference to synch the antenna with the respective satellites.
Yes but not the case from Frankfurt to past Romania before they got a connection, at least they worked on it & were in contact with base to fix the issue.
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Old Feb 3, 2025 | 5:39 am
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Originally Posted by FS_FRA
That's a pity - would have been a unique opportunity with Starlink for LH to once again be leading in something, instead of running after the consumers, deciding on the most complicated, consensus-driven solution (or is it consultant-driven?), then finding out that it's an order of magnitude worse than what everyone else is now doing, "...but we're stuck with the CAPEX" and "don't change horses in the middle of the race"..... or something like that.
Please be reasonable, the Intern is busy replacing the Heimat shambles, you cannot expect them to come out of the Kitchen & call Elon over something like that, LHG do have priorities
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Originally Posted by FS_FRA
That's a pity - would have been a unique opportunity with Starlink for LH to once again be leading in something, instead of running after the consumers, deciding on the most complicated, consensus-driven solution (or is it consultant-driven?), then finding out that it's an order of magnitude worse than what everyone else is now doing, "...but we're stuck with the CAPEX" and "don't change horses in the middle of the race"..... or something like that.
Considering the widespread anti Elon climate in Germany, I doubt Starlink will be an option for the near or medium future.
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It says free messaging on LH longhaul begins for the summer 2025 season - anyone know what date they deem that to be?
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 7:32 pm
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It says free messaging on LH longhaul begins for the summer 2025 season - anyone know what date they deem that to be?
The LH Summer schedule starts early April.
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Old Feb 22, 2026 | 6:17 am
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With the current non-starlink offering in LH vs LX - specifically LH on A346 vs LX on A333 - which inflight internet is better in terms of being able to

1. Non-interrupted basic work i.e. company emails, file attachments, messaging
2. Streaming with Netflix, Hulu etc. to watch a show
3. Teams call/Zoom

I don’t think 3 is possible with both, but I do wonder any airlines out there whose offering can do any inflight Teams call/Zoom w/o interruptions?
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1. usually works, 2. is a real stretch, I managed to watch Netflix shows using my ipad on an A380 in F last summer. 3. No way, you might be able to listen in, but the line is not stable enough for video and the background noise too high to be able to talk.
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Old Feb 23, 2026 | 3:56 am
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Originally Posted by LHSEN
3. Teams call/Zoom
Honestly please just dont, even when Starlink is available. So horrible for other passengers.
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Originally Posted by LHSEN
With the current non-starlink offering in LH vs LX - specifically LH on A346 vs LX on A333 - which inflight internet is better in terms of being able to

1. Non-interrupted basic work i.e. company emails, file attachments, messaging
2. Streaming with Netflix, Hulu etc. to watch a show
3. Teams call/Zoom

I dont think 3 is possible with both, but I do wonder any airlines out there whose offering can do any inflight Teams call/Zoom w/o interruptions?
IME LX internet works most of the time, LH very hit & miss.
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Originally Posted by chris63
IME LX internet works most of the time, LH very hit & miss.
Except on one A330 that is currently flying around. Apparently not working for 2 weeks already.
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Originally Posted by CheckInPeach
Except on one A330 that is currently flying around. Apparently not working for 2 weeks already.
Agree, there is that issue with failing maintenance, had that on a B777 . they emailed before the flight it was not working
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Old Feb 23, 2026 | 8:07 am
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Originally Posted by chris63
Agree, there is that issue with failing maintenance, had that on a B777 . they emailed before the flight it was not working
Even though wed obviously prefer it works, I do appreciate that Swiss emails and warns you beforehand. I dont know of any other airline that does this.
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Originally Posted by vantage03
Even though wed obviously prefer it works, I do appreciate that Swiss emails and warns you beforehand. I dont know of any other airline that does this.
Agree, it did allow me to warn others that i would be unavailable
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