Honeywell Middle East Passenger Survey Shows Strong Demand For Wi-Fi To Improve In-Flight Productivity

Honeywell Middle East Passenger SurveyHoneywell Middle East Passenger Survey Shows Strong Demand For Wi-Fi To Improve In-Flight Productivity PR Newswire DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 18, 2013 - Seventy-six percent of all survey respondents view in-flight connectivity as important or vital - Sixty-eight percent believe that staying online is a must for business travel to work and stay connected to colleagues - Seventy percent would consider purchasing Wi-Fi on board when flying long haul A new survey released by Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) reveals that Middle East travelers expect to stay connected at 30,000 feet with fast and consistent in-flight wireless connectivity. Honeywell found that passengers are predominantly looking to stay connected when flying long-haul to stay productive and in contact with the ground below, such as by checking email and accessing social media sites to reading the latest news. The research conducted online surveyed more than 1,300 adults across the Middle East[1] and revealed that passengers' online requirements are similar in the sky to that at home, indicating a shift toward always being connected. Importance of Being Connected The Middle East, especially those countries with hub international airports such as United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Qatar, is quickly becoming a growing center for regional and international travel and has led the way in the early adoption of existing technologies for connectivity.