Qatar Airways to introduce complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi onboard
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and Mr. Mike Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX at AIX 2024
Three of Qatar Airways’ 777-300 aircraft are set to receive Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity by the fourth quarter of this year, with the entire modern fleet receiving the upgrade to this technology over the next two years, the May 29 press release said.
Passengers can access complimentary ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi of up to 500 Megabit per second, enabling them to stream entertainment and sports videos, online gaming and more
The announcement took place at 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.
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.”
This agreement marks the first-ever service of its kind in the MENA region.
“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,” said Mike Nicolls, Starlink Engineering Vice President at SpaceX.
