Qatar Airways will be introducing Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on board the carrier’s three Boeing 777-300 aircraft.
Qatar Airways says it is the largest airline to partner with Starlink and is planning to introduce the connectivity solution on board by the last quarter of this year as part of the initial phase of its rollout strategy.
Qatar Airways says that, by offering an ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity of up to 500 megabit per second per aircraft, the carrier’s passengers can use the high-speed and low-latency network with a simple ‘one-click-access’ to enjoy a variety of internet-based services which include video streaming, online gaming, enriched web-browsing and more.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “This exciting collaboration with Starlink is a testament to our customer-first mindset and commitment to elevating our passengers’ experience to unprecedented heights, as we continue furthering our innovative offerings to meet and exceed passengers’ expectations throughout their journey with Qatar Airways.”
According to the carrier, the collaboration with Starlink is the first-ever service of its kind in the MENA region.
Starlink Engineering Vice President at SpaceX, Mike Nicolls, said: “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. Soon, all Qatar Airways passengers will be able to enjoy all the benefits of the world’s best in-flight connectivity from the comfort of their seats.”
