Qatar Airways is all set to become the first airline in the MENA region to introduce complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi onboard as part of the initial phase of its rollout strategy. Three B777-300 Qantas aircraft will first receive Starlink’s game-changing Wi-Fi connectivity by the fourth quarter of this year. As per Qantas very soon the entire modern fleet will be upgraded with this cutting-edge technology in a span of just two years.
Some of the salient features of Starlink are
- Passengers can enjoy complimentary ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi of up to 500 Megabit per second per plane
- Passengers can access a variety of internet-based services such as streaming of their favourite entertainment and sports videos, online gaming, enriched web-browsing and much more
Qatar claims that this strategic move will solidify their commitment to elevating the passenger experience onboard, with plans to progressively extend SpaceX-powered technology across its entire modern fleet within the next two years
By offering an ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity of up to 500 megabit per second per plane, Qatar Airways’ passengers can use the high-speed and low-latency network with a simple ‘one-click-access’ to enjoy a variety of internet-based services such as video streaming of their favourite entertainment and sports videos, online gaming, enriched web-browsing and much 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.”
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.”
