Qatar Airways launches first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight

Tuesday, 22 Oct, 2024 0

Qatar Airways has taken flight with the first ever Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft.

The airline is the largest and first carrier in the MENA region to offer passengers Starlink low-latency internet.

Starlink is free to all passengers and operates from gate to gate.

The airline is also set to exceed its initial target of three Starlink-equipped aircraft by introducing 12 Boeing 777-300s upgraded with Starlink connecyivity by the end of 2024.

Qatar Airways has further committed to rolling out the technology on its entire Boeing 777 fleet in 2025 – one year ahead of schedule.

The Airbus A350 fleet will follow in the summer of 2025.

Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi provides passengers with reliable, high-speed internet to stay connected, stream entertainment, or work at 35,000 feet with a simple ‘one-click-access’.

Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “We are thrilled to launch our first Starlink-equipped flight, proving once again why Qatar Airways is at the forefront of the aviation industry.”

The milestone flight from Doha to London was the largest passenger aircraft equipped with Starlink and the longest range Starlink equipped passenger aircraft

The Starlink-equipped aircraft will operate on select routes as the airline pushes forward its roll-out plans.

Learn more about : Qatar Airways ( Asia Pecific )

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