Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, has unveiled a major upgrade to its passenger experience by introducing Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the last quarter of 2024.
According to details, the airline will provide passengers with ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity, offering speeds of up to 500 megabits per second per aircraft.
The integration of this advanced inflight connectivity will make Qatar Airways the first airline in the Middle East and North Africa region to offer such advanced connectivity.
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Talking about the partnership with Qatar’s national airline, Elon Musk wrote that “Starlink provides internet connectivity in the air that is often better than being on the ground.”
Starlink provides Internet connectivity in the air that is often better than being on the ground! https://t.co/6Y2tCpI6d3
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 29, 2024
“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,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.
Qatar Airways and SpaceX revealed this development at the Aircraft Interior Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, on May 29. Qatar Airways intends to gradually expand the complimentary WiFi service across its entire fleet within the next two years.
