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Qatar Airways Equips Over Half of Boeing 777 Fleet with Starlink Internet

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DOHA, Qatar – February 25, 2025 – Qatar Airways has reached a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize in-flight connectivity, announcing today that over half of its Boeing 777 fleet is now equipped with Starlink internet. The airline, renowned for its commitment to passenger experience, has successfully outfitted 30 of its Boeing 777 aircraft with the cutting-edge satellite technology, just four months after launching the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 flight in October 2024.

This rapid rollout underscores Qatar Airways’ ambitious plan to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its entire fleet. The airline is ahead of schedule, originally targeting full integration of Starlink across its Boeing 777 aircraft by mid-2025. With this latest update, Qatar Airways now expects to complete the upgrade by the second quarter of 2025, bringing seamless internet access to thousands of passengers sooner than anticipated.

Starlink, developed by SpaceX, offers a game-changing solution for in-flight connectivity, delivering low-latency, high-speed internet via a constellation of satellites. Passengers on equipped flights can now stream movies, browse social media, and stay connected mid-air all at no additional cost. This move aligns with Qatar Airways’ reputation as an industry leader, having consistently ranked among the world’s top airlines for service and innovation.

“We are thrilled to see such rapid progress in our partnership with Starlink,” said a Qatar Airways spokesperson. “Enhancing the onboard experience is a priority for us, and providing free, reliable Wi-Fi is a key part of that vision. We’re excited to bring this technology to even more of our passengers in the coming months.”

The successful deployment follows Qatar Airways’ broader strategy to modernize its fleet and services. The airline has hinted at plans to extend Starlink connectivity to other aircraft types, though no specific timeline has been confirmed. Industry analysts see this as a bold step in the competitive aviation market, where in-flight internet is increasingly a deciding factor for travelers.

For now, passengers flying on the upgraded Boeing 777s can enjoy a taste of the future of air travel connected, convenient, and complimentary. As Qatar Airways continues its rollout, the skies are looking faster and more connected than ever.

For more information, contact Qatar Airways Media Relations at media@qatarairways.com.

 

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Abel Mavura is a journalist, editor, and writer whose work explores the intersections of cities, migration, and social justice. He tells stories about how people move, survive, and remake urban life under conditions of precarity, drawing on close field engagement and lived experience. Trained as a journalist at the Christian College of Southern Africa, Abel’s early work was rooted in media practice and community storytelling. Over time, his focus expanded into research and critical inquiry, allowing his writing to move fluidly between reportage, analysis, and long-form reflection. He is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and is currently pursuing research at the University of Cambridge, where his work builds on earlier research into migration and informal housing. Abel is the author of three books, and his writing has appeared across platforms ranging from grassroots and community radio to international and policy-facing spaces. His work is grounded in clarity, ethical storytelling, and a commitment to centring voices often left out of mainstream narratives.

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