Etihad to offer iPads, free WiFi to US-bound passengers

Etihad will offer ipads and free wi-fi to first and business class passengers on its US-bound flights. The airline's move is in response to the US government curbs on carriage of laptops, ipads and other devices by passengers inside aircraft cabin. The restrictions apply for US-bound flights from ten airports in West Asia and North Africa. "We are offering first and business class guests free wi-fi and ipads on all our US bound flights from Abu Dhabi from April 2. Wi-fi vouchers will be provided by our cabin crew with onboard welcome drink, providing free wi-fi for the duration of the flight. In addition we will have ipads available for those who need them," the airline said in a notification to travel agents.Etihad did not comment whether the ipads have been security cleared by the government. Emirates too is said to be considering a similar move of offering laptops to its passengers. Emirates President Tim Clark told Bloomberg that the airline is working on creative ways to work ...