Qatar Airways has announced the introduction of Starlink’s innovative high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the last quarter of this year, as part of the initial phase of its rollout strategy. This strategic move solidifies the airline’s commitment to elevating the passenger experience onboard, with plans to progressively extend SpaceX-powered technology across its entire fleet within the next two years.
“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 Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer.
By offering an ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity of up to 500 megabits per second per aircraft, Qatar Airways’ passengers can use the high-speed and low-latency network with 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.
“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,” said Mike Nicolls, Starlink Engineering Vice President at SpaceX. “Soon, all Qatar Airways passengers will be able to enjoy all the benefits of the world’s best inflight connectivity from the comfort of their seats.”
Hear more from Qatar Airways at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 11-13 June 2024. Christophe Guittard, Senior Vice President for Digital, Qatar Airways, is participating in ‘The AI Travel Retailing Symposium’ with a presentation titled ‘Qatar Airways recently launched the world’s first promptless AI booking experience & digital human cabin crew. What has it learned from these efforts and where will it go next with AI?’
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