IDEAS: Qatar Airways to Roll Out SpaceX’s Starlink on Select Routes
Key Points
- Qatar Airways is collaborating with SpaceX's Starlink to offer complimentary high-speed internet on select routes.
- Passengers will experience Wi-Fi speeds up to 350 Mbps, supporting video streaming and gaming.
- Other airlines like JSX, Hawaiian Airlines, and airBaltic have also partnered with Starlink.
Summary
Qatar Airways has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to provide complimentary high-speed internet on select routes, allowing passengers to enjoy Wi-Fi speeds up to 350 Mbps. This initiative enhances in-flight experiences by supporting activities like streaming and gaming. Other airlines such as JSX, Hawaiian Airlines, and airBaltic have also adopted Starlink's technology.
Qatar Airways has announced a new collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink, which will see the carrier introduce complimentary high-speed internet connectivity onboard specific aircraft and routes.
The new initiative, which is currently in the pre-launch phase, will allow passengers to enjoy Wi-Fi speeds of up to 350 Megabits per second, allowing internet-based services such as video streaming, gaming and enriched web-browsing with one-click access.
“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,” said His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive, Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways is not the first airline to partner with Starlink, with the technology also being implemented by JSX, Hawaiian Airlines, airBaltic, and ZIPAIR. We also previously reported that P&O Cruises and Cunard will roll out the service.
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