Spirit Airlines' A320s and A321s 100% connected with Thales' FlytLIVE solution

13/07/2022

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FlytLIVE by Thales provides Spirit Airlines' Guests full access to internet services on all Spirit routes with an at home experience in the air. Guests can enjoy streaming their favorite movies or shows, playing games and connecting on social media using their personal devices.

Today, Spirit's A320s and A321s are flying with FlytLIVE, Thales' state of the art high-speed connectivity. Additional Spirit aircraft will be equipped with FlytLIVE as they enter into service.

Thales is delivering the most advanced Ka-band High-Throughput connectivity solution; FlytLIVE provides the airline outstanding performance and ultra-high speeds. With FlytLIVE connectivity, Spirit is able to create exceptional Guest experiences, innovative revenue generation and advertising opportunities.

Thales partnered with Spirit Airlines, a leading carrier serving more than 90 destinations across the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, to offer their Guests FlytLIVE, Thales' state of the art high-performance connectivity solution.

The Spirit all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. Today, Spirit's A320s and A321s are flying with Thales' FlytLIVE high-speed connectivity;additional Spirit aircraft will also be equipped with FlytLIVE.

Spirit's Guests have access to full Internet services on all Spirit flights on A320 and A321 aircraft, which is more than 80% of their fleet . Guests can enjoy an at home experience in the air that includes video streaming, playing games and connecting on social media using their phone or tablet.

In addition, FlytLIVE will enable Spirit Airlines to develop new features for their Guests and create innovative revenue generation and advertising opportunities.

Thales' FlytLIVE is delivering the most advanced Ka-band High-Throughput connectivity solution. Using SES and Hughes next-generation aviation satellite network and technology, FlytLIVE will provide Spirit Airlines with the fastest Wi-Fi in sky. With ultra-high speeds of up to 400 Mbps and exceptional reliability so Guests can binge watch their favorite content without interruption.

With the SES-17 satellitenow operational, Thales' FlytLIVE provides unmatched performance, speed and coverage across the Americas and the Atlantic. The SES satellite manufactured by Thales Alenia Space is equipped with close to 200 beams of mixed size for more flexible allocation of capacity over high-traffic airline routes to deliver seamless connectivity and outstanding performance.

This is a real ground-breaking moment in the industry as Spirit adds in-flight amenities and product options that have previously not been available on ultra-low fare carriers. We're continuing to deliver the best value in the sky by providing options that are important to our Guests, like our high-speed Wi-Fi service, while keeping our focus on affordable fares to provide our Guests with More Go. Matt Klein, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Spirit Airlines

At Thales, we are proud to partner with Spirit Airlines in their mission to enhance the guest experience and are truly excited to have 100% of their A320 & A321 fleet equipped with FlytLIVE. The system's reliability and performance is getting rave reviews from Spirit's passengers who can now stream to their heart's content. TK Kallenbach, CEO Thales InFlyt Experience

Documents

20220713_PR_Spirit Airlines Fleet 100% connected with Thales FlytLIVE solution.pdf

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Thales, Media Relations Ground Transportation

33 (0)6 25 15 72 93 chrystelle.dugimont@thalesgroup.com

Alice Pruvot, Group and Innovation

33 7 70 27 11 37 alice.pruvot@thalesgroup.com

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