Qatar Airways, the largest global airline offering Starlink\u2019s high-speed internet on-board, is now a few aircraft away from completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade.
\nThe airline\u2019s rapid rollout reinforces in-flight innovation leadership and marks one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation industry.
\nIn its latest global first, Qatar Airways will begin equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi this month, becoming the first airline in the world to bring this cutting-edge connectivity to passengers onboard the Airbus A350 aircraft type.
\nThis expansion follows the airline\u2019s success with the Boeing 777 and will see even more passengers enjoying fully complimentary, ultra-fast Wi-Fi for streaming, gaming, and working seamlessly at 35,000 feet.
\nQatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: \u201cWe are just a few aircraft away from completing a full fleet-wide upgrade of our Boeing 777s with Starlink connectivity\u2014an industry-first for a widebody fleet of this scale. In April, we will become the first airline in the world to begin equipping the Airbus A350 with Starlink, taking another bold step in our journey of redefining connectivity in the skies. We affirm our continual efforts to enhance our onboard WiFi experience, ensuring passengers enjoy greater comfort, convenience, and service.\u201d
\nWith more than 80 per cent of its Boeing 777 fleet equipped with Starlink, the airline has operated more than 6,000 global flights with unparalleled and fastest gate-to-gate internet WiFi connectivity, unmatched by any other airline in the MENA region.
\nAs a next-generation aircraft operated on many of Qatar Airways\u2019 most strategic routes, the Airbus A350 upgrade reflects the airline\u2019s continued investment in enhancing passenger experience on every journey.
\nWith installations carefully timed to avoid any disruption to operations, the World\u2019s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2024, continues to lead the industry in delivering seamless, high-speed WiFi connectivity on-board and award-winning service to passengers wherever they fly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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