Qatar Airways First Airline In MENA To Introduce Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi Onboard

Hamburg, Germany – Qatar Airways, a multiple award-winning airline, has announced it will introduce Starlink”s innovative high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the last quarter of this year. This initiative is part of the initial phase of the airline”s rollout strategy and demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the passenger experience. Qatar Airways plans to extend SpaceX-powered technology across its entire modern fleet within the next two years.

SpaceX Chairman Elon Musk commented on the announcement, stating, “Starlink provides Internet connectivity in the air that is often better than being on the ground!”

By the fourth quarter of this year, three Boeing 777-300 aircraft will be equipped with Starlink’s game-changing Wi-Fi connectivity. The entire modern fleet will be upgraded with this cutting-edge technology over the next two years. Passengers can look forward to complimentary ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi of up to 500 Megabits per second per plane, allowing access to various internet-based services such as streaming entertainment and sports videos, online gaming, and enriched web browsing.

The announcement was made on the second day of the Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, Germany, in the presence of Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and Mr. Mike Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX.

Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer stated, “This exciting collaboration with Starlink is a testament to our customer-first mindset and commitment to elevating our passengers’ experience to unprecedented heights. We continue to further our innovative offerings to meet and exceed passengers’ expectations throughout their journey with Qatar Airways.”

As the first-ever service of its kind in the MENA region, this collaboration with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite internet constellation engineered and operated by SpaceX, marks a new milestone for Qatar Airways. This strategic initiative will further elevate the airline’s unparalleled onboard experience.

Mike Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX, added, “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.”

Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users worldwide, and Qatar Airways is the largest airline to partner with Starlink.