Elevate your flight crew experience: Global connectivity with Airalo for Business

Expensive roaming charges, unreliable Wi-Fi in hotels and layover locations, or the hassle of managing multiple SIM cards are just a few of the frustrations flight crews face on layovers.

Today, reliable connectivity is not just a luxury; it's essential for flight crew efficiency, well-being, and overall job satisfaction. 

That's where Airalo for Business comes in, offering a solution for instant, affordable, and reliable global connectivity.

In this article, we will cover:

• What is Airalo for Business?
• Why airlines benefit from Airalo for Business
• Benefits for employee engagement and perks
• Why join Airalo Partners

Airalo for Business: Streamline crew connectivity

Airalo for Business is a platform designed to simplify international data connectivity and management for organizations with globally mobile teams, like flight crews. 

In short, Airalo for Business helps your organization save time and money while keeping your team connected abroad.

The solution uses eSIM technology, which eliminates the need for physical SIM cards. Instead, your crew can download and install digital eSIMs directly to their compatible devices. This allows for instant connectivity upon arrival and no roaming fees.

The solution works through the Airalo for Business platform. The platform provides a centralized hub for purchasing, assigning, monitoring budgets, and sharing eSIMs with your wider team. It also integrates with the Airalo app, known and loved by over 10 million users. 

Airalo for Business offers the following features for airlines:

• Centralized cost management: All connectivity expenses are consolidated into a single monthly invoice. No more chasing expenses and reimbursements. 
• Easy employee setup: With SSO and SCIM configurations, onboard and invite employees easily. Your team and their roles can be updated automatically through your IDP provider. 
• eSIM management: Purchase eSIMs and assign them to employees, who will receive them in their Airalo accounts. Alternatively, allow employees to purchase eSIMs from the Airalo app and have the charges billed directly to your organization.
• Manage budgets: Set purchase limits per employee or company branch with customizable reset periods (weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly).
• Expense visibility: The analytics dashboard shares where most eSIM purchases are made and consumed, allowing you to understand your expense trends and needs. 

Airalo for Business offers these benefits to airlines

Airalo for Business was designed with Enterprise in mind. Our features and robust security protocols are developed to meet the needs of large organizations like airlines. 

• Cost-effectiveness: Benefit from corporate discounts and affordable eSIM technology, saving you up to 90% of roaming costs. 
• Instant connectivity: Upon arrival in a new country, crew members can immediately activate their Airalo eSIM and access local data networks. 
• Global coverage: Airalo Partners offers extensive coverage in over 200+ countries and regions, ensuring that flight crew members can stay connected no matter where their travels take them. 
• Centralized management: The Airalo for Business platform provides a centralized dashboard for managing data usage, billing, and user accounts. Airlines can easily monitor and control their flight crew's data consumption, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation.
• Security: Airalo Partnes is committed to safeguarding your and your employees' data. We offer SSO and SCIM configuration for secure and safe setup and login, as well as SOC 2 Type II compliance. 
• Support and training: Airalo for Business offers 24/7 customer service and comprehensive training materials to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Benefits of Airalo for Business as a flight crew perk and productivity tool

Airalo for Business helps flight crews and travel administrators save both time and costs. It's an enterprise-grade solution that integrates smoothly with the Airalo app, ensuring easy adoption and effortless incorporation into your internal travel policy.

For airline employees, seamless connectivity abroad offers the following benefits:

1. Enhance crew satisfaction

Airalo provides reliable global connectivity as a valuable perk that demonstrates an airline's commitment to crew well-being.

It reduces the stress associated with staying connected during layovers. Instead, it allows flight crews to easily communicate with family and friends, stay updated on any flight or organizational schedule changes, and improve their overall job satisfaction.

2. Boost operational efficiency

eSIM connectivity facilitates real-time communication between flight crew members on the same layover or flight plan.  

This increased communication and access to data allows crew members to not miss any important flight information, operational updates, or weather data, which helps with organization and time management.

3. A competitive advantage

Offering seamless global connectivity can make an airline more attractive to potential crew members, especially those from younger generations who value modern, tech-forward benefits. It positions an airline as a forward-thinking employer that prioritizes flight crew comfort and convenience.

4. Improve crew retention

Providing reliable connectivity contributes to a positive work environment, fostering loyalty and reducing turnover. Flight crews are able to stay connected with their loved ones. In turn, they feel valued, supported, and are more likely to stay with an airline long-term.

5. Easy implementation and integration

Setting up Airalo for Business accounts for crew members is a simple and straightforward process. Thanks to SSO and integration with the Airalo app, your employees can get started quickly and connect to local networks instantly. 

Why choose Airalo Partners?

Airalo Partners is trusted by more than 5,000 partners, with a history of successful partnerships in the aviation industry.  

• Global coverage with eSIMs for 200+ destinations worldwide.
• Dedicated partner support in multiple languages to get you set up and running with success.
• Corporate discount on all eSIM packages.
• Industry-standard security and data safety with GDPR and SOC 2 Type II compliance. 
• Dedicated partnerships manager.

FAQs 

Can we offer our customers eSIMs?

Yes! With Airalo Partners, you can seamlessly integrate eSIMs into your passengers' journey. Choose from flexible solutions like API integration or a co-branded website — both designed to elevate your brand and deliver convenient connectivity to your customers.

Can we add eSIMs to our frequent flyer program?

Absolutely. eSIMs can be integrated into your rewards program, giving your customers seamless connectivity from arrival to departure. It’s a powerful way to enhance your offering and add value to the travel experience.

👀 Read: Enhancing frequent flyer programs with eSIM connectivity

What about climate impact?

By eliminating packaging waste and reducing pollution, eSIMs offer a cleaner, digital alternative to traditional SIM cards. Airalo Partners collaborates with businesses striving to meet their sustainability goals and contributes to a healthier planet.

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