As a leading 5-star airline of the world, Qatar Airways remains committed to offering the best passenger experience onboard, and the agreement with Starlink will allow passengers to have a rich, seamless Wi-Fi connectivity experience onboard with a simple one-click access. The high-speed and low-latency network is powered by the revolutionary Starlink satellite communications system – the world’s largest satellite internet constellation engineered and operated by SpaceX. Qatar Airways and Starlink are currently in the pre-launch phase of the rollout strategy across the Qatar Airways fleet.

Seamless In-Flight Wi-Fi Qatar Airways Starlink inflight Wi-Fi

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways is proud to announce its agreement with Starlink to provide seamless and complimentary Wi-Fi to its global passengers. This exciting collaboration is not only in line with our industry-leading approach to technological adoption but also serves as an unmissable opportunity to connect Starlink to our global passengers. We look forward to our passengers benefitting from this state-of-the-art addition to Qatar Airways’ in-flight experience.”

“Qatar Airways continues to lead the way in prioritizing the passenger experience,” said SpaceX’s Vice President of Starlink Commercial Sales Jonathan Hofeller: “With Starlink set to support the entire Qatar Airways fleet, passengers travelling between over 160 destinations around the world will be able to stay connected with the most advanced high-speed internet service from space. In fact, as soon as passengers step onboard the plane the internet works seamlessly throughout their flight from gate to gate, and all from the comfort of their seats.”

Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all over the world Qatar Airways is the latest and largest airline to partner with Starlink. It is also being implemented by JSX, Hawaiian Airlines, airBaltic, and ZIPAIR.

Qatar Airways Starlink inflight Wi-Fi

Starlink & satellite-based internet services

Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, is at the forefront of delivering Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, is at the forefront of delivering satellite-based internet services, and its venture into in-flight connectivity marks a significant leap in the aviation industry. The system, which comprises a constellation of small, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, offers high-speed, low-latency broadband internet, a game-changer for in-flight services. Its integration into aircraft will not only enhance passengers’ connectivity experience with faster internet speeds but also open up new possibilities for real-time inflight entertainment and communication. Furthermore, Starlink’s robust network can significantly improve flight operations by enabling real-time data exchange between aircraft and ground stations, facilitating predictive maintenance, and enhancing flight safety.