As long-haul flights usually have little to keep you occupied, Lufthansa has made these pesky trips easier to manage. Flights to and from South Africa that are considered intercontinental and over an extended period of time now have an unlimited free messaging option in any travel class.
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Not only does this include traditional SMS but also messages on various popular apps, such as WhatsApp and iMessage. This service is also available on various technological devices, not only your phone. This includes tablets and other similar devices.
So, whether you have an important work email that needs to be sent or want to keep your loved ones updated on your flight progress, Lufthansa has you covered. These messaging services also include sending images and attachments in your form of communication.
Travel News reports that the Chief Customer Officer at Lufthansa, Heiko Reitz, is very optimistic about the popularity of this service. He states:
Being reachable, even during a long flight, has long been a basic need and a decisive factor when choosing an airline. Free messages, as well as in-flight Internet, for example, therefore offer a portfolio of digital services that is very attractive to our customers.”
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