Qatar Airways To Launch Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi Onboard
|Passengers will be able to access ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi of up to 500 megabits per second per plane
Qatar Airways will soon unveil the complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi onboard. The airline announced that three Boeing 777-300 aircraft will initially receive Starlink’s Wi-Fi connectivity by the fourth quarter of 2024. Passengers will be able to access ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi of up to 500 megabits per second per plane. Qatar Airways is also planning to extend SpaceX-powered technology across its entire modern fleet within the next two years.
The significant announcement took place on the second day of the Aircraft Interior Expo in Germany. The airline mentioned in its statement that passengers will be able to use a high-speed and low-latency network with a simple ‘one-click-access’ to enjoy several internet-based services, including video streaming and online gaming. Qatar Airways also claimed that it was the first leading airline in the MENA region to introduce this service.
Qatar Airways raises in-flight experience to new heights!
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) May 29, 2024
We are proud to be the largest global airline and the first in the MENA region to collaborate with @SpaceX @Starlink
This complimentary, ground-breaking service will enhance our passengers' onboard experience with… pic.twitter.com/iJGxL05S8l
“High-speed, low-latency internet is the future of aviation connectivity, and we’re excited to work with Qatar Airways to start flying Starlink on their fleet by the end of this year," said Mike Nicolls, Starlink Engineering Vice President at SpaceX. Hawaiian Airlines, a major US airline, has also recently deployed Starlink’s broadband internet.