Digital newspaper and magazine platform PressReader’s wide range of premium publications are available on board Singapore Airlines’ flights, the company has announced.
PressReader says it has provided SIA’s customers a curated selection of over 1,400 international newspapers and magazines since 1 August 2024.
The available 32 content categories include topics such as Parenting and Family, Crafts and Hobbies, as well as Photography and Aviation and passengers can download the content via the airline’s mobile app from 48 hours before their flights departs to 48 hours after they arrive at their destination.
According to PressReader, SIA KrisFlyer members have an additional seven days of access after arrival, and SIA Priority Passenger Service Club members can continue to enjoy e-Library access up to 30 days after arrival.
Titles include a wide variety of publications such as The New York Times, The Economist, Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Foreign Affairs, Los Angeles Times, La Vanguardia, The Globe and Mail, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Newsweek International, Le Figaro, Vanity Fair, and Yazhou Zhoukan, among others.
PressReader also has innovative features such as text-to-speech, text view, translation and an index page that shows all the sections of a given publication.
“This is an incredible opportunity for PressReader to expand our user base internationally and strengthen our presence in the Asian market,” said Carlos Martínez, Director of Commercial Aviation and Ground Transportation Partnerships at PressReader.
“It also allows us to reinforce our position as a leading digital content provider in the airline industry and helps us to continue our expansion in this market.
“Our Embedded SDK solution gives Singapore Airlines full control over the overall brand and feel of their customer’s journey.”
