Qatar Airways expands free Starlink Wi-Fi to 150 aircraft with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Qatar Airways now has 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, offering free Wi-Fi at speeds of up to 500 Mbps as its global rollout expands
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airways has become the first airline to operate Boeing 787-9 aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. The carrier has now reached a total of 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, which includes the world's first and largest fleets of Starlink-connected Boeing 777s, Airbus A350s, and Boeing 787s. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Qatar Airways, which also recently completed Starlink rollouts for its Boeing 787-8 fleet in just seven months.
The airline aims to finalize the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026. By integrating Starlink connectivity into a scale unmatched by any other widebody operator, Qatar Airways is providing passengers with a unique experience, allowing them to stay connected to their digital world even at 35,000 feet. As of October 2024, over 23 million passengers have taken advantage of the airline's free gate-to-gate Starlink Wi-Fi on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes across six continents, with the majority of connecting flights in progress.
This ongoing initiative positions Qatar Airways at the forefront of aviation innovation, enhancing the passenger experience and setting a new standard for onboard connectivity.
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