Qatar Airways operates first-ever Starlink-equipped flight
Qatar Airways has launched the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight from Doha to London. Here’s more details…
A world-first for Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has taken the future of in-flight connectivity to greater heights by operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft from Doha to London on 22 October 2024.
The airline is the largest and first carrier in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region to offer passengers Starlink ultra-high-speed, low-latency internet. Starlink is also free to all passengers and operates from gate to gate.
The national carrier for the State of Qatar is also set to exceed its initial target of three Starlink-equipped aircraft, delivering 12 Boeing 777-300s upgraded with this innovative service by the end of 2024, and a further commitment to introduce the technology to its entire Boeing 777 fleet in 2025 – one year ahead of schedule – with the Airbus A350 fleet following in the summer of 2025.
What is Starlink about?
Engineered by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Starlink is the world’s first and largest satellite constellation which uses a low Earth orbit that will provide passengers reliable, high-speed internet.
This will allow them to connected with friends and family, stream their favourite entertainment, watch live sports, play online games, as well as work efficiently at 35,000 feet – all for free and with a simple ‘one-click-access’.
Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said that they were thrilled to launch their first Starlink-equipped flight.
“This milestone, paired with our commitment to rapidly roll-out Starlink across our entire modern fleet, demonstrates our relentless pursuit of offering passengers an in-flight experience that transcends the constraints of traditional air travel.” Mohammed Al-Meer said.
“By providing Starlink reliable, seamless internet on board, we are connecting people to things they love the most even at 35,000 feet, making every journey with us a memorable one.” he added.
Starlink already delivers internet access around the world, including over oceans and other remote locations previously unreachable by traditional cell or Wi-Fi signals.
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