Govt may soon allow Wi-Fi use on flights

New Delhi: Fliers may soon be able to use Wi-Fi facility when they are on flights in the Indian airspace, with the government today indicating that a decision is likely in the coming days.

“I will be able to give you good news in 10 days,” Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey today said in response to a query on when Wi-Fi would be allowed in flights.

At present, fliers are not allowed to use mobile phones and Internet when they are in the Indian airspace.