Qantas Rolls Out High-Speed WiFi on New Zealand Flights – What Business Travellers Need to Know

By PrestigeFly

Qantas has finally brought high-speed WiFi to its trans-Tasman flights, ending the connectivity blackout between Australia and New Zealand. Here's how this upgrade changes the game for business travellers.

The WiFi Revolution: Key Features

⚡ Real-Time Connectivity

  • Stream emails, video calls, and live news at 35,000 feet
  • No more "flight mode" anxiety on crucial work trips

🌐 Seamless Access

  • Free for Business Class passengers
  • Affordable hourly/day passes for Economy (from $6 AUD)

✈️ Current Coverage

  • Available on A330s flying Sydney/Melbourne-Brisbane to Auckland/Wellington
  • Expanding to 100+ international aircraft by 2025

PrestigeFly Speed Test Results

📶 Download Speed: 12-15 Mbps (enough for Zoom calls)
📉 Latency: 700ms (manageable for emails, not gaming)
💡 Pro Tip: Connect before takeoff – activation in flight can be tricky

How It Compares

✅ Beats Air NZ: Qantas now matches Air New Zealand's WiFi quality
❌ Lags Behind Emirates: Still half the speed of Middle Eastern carriers

Continue Your In-Flight Tech Journey

🔗 The Truth About Airline WiFi Speeds (CNN Travel)
🔗 Qantas International WiFi Rollout Plan (Executive Traveller)
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