Qatar Airways Nears Boeing 777 Fleet-Wide Starlink Upgrade, Set to Expand to Airbus A350 this Month

Qatar Airways is nearing the completion of its upgrade for the entire Boeing 777 fleet, with just a few aircraft remaining. This quick rollout highlights the airline’s leadership in in-flight innovation and represents one of the swiftest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation sector.

This month, Qatar Airways is set to equip its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi, marking a global first for airlines. As the pioneer in providing this advanced connectivity on Airbus A350 aircraft, the airline builds on its implementation in the Boeing 777. Now, more passengers can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, ideal for streaming, gaming, and working seamlessly at 35,000 feet.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “We are just a few aircraft away from completing a full fleet-wide upgrade of our Boeing 777s with Starlink connectivity—an industry-first for a widebody fleet of this scale. In April, we will become the first airline in the world to begin equipping the Airbus A350 with Starlink, taking another bold step in our journey of redefining connectivity in the skies. We affirm our continual efforts to enhance our onboard WiFi experience, ensuring passengers enjoy greater comfort, convenience, and service.”

Over 80% of the airline's Boeing 777 fleet features Starlink, enabling over 6,000 global flights with the fastest gate-to-gate WiFi connectivity- unrivalled by any other airline in the MENA region. The upgrade of the Airbus A350, which operates on several of Qatar Airways’ key routes, showcases the airline’s ongoing commitment to improving the passenger experience on every journey.

By strategically timing installations to prevent operational disruptions, the World’s Best Airline, recognized by Skytrax in 2024, remains at the forefront of the industry, providing passengers with seamless, high-speed WiFi connectivity and award-winning service no matter where they travel.