Qatar Airways Sets New Benchmark with Over 100 Starlink-Enabled Widebody Aircraft

The World’s Best Airline has accelerated its Starlink installation programme to deliver
the fastest, gate-to-gate* Wi-Fi rollout on a widebody fleet – ahead of schedule
 
Since its launch of the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024, Qatar
Airways has operated over 30,000 flights across six continents, including key
destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas
 
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways, operator of the largest number of Starlink-equipped widebody
aircraft, has achieved a major milestone in its Starlink rollout programme and equipped over 100
widebody aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. This achievement represents one of the most
rapid and ambitious Starlink installation programmes in the aviation industry, that’s being
implemented ahead of the initially expected schedule, to bring the service to passengers even
sooner.
 
With more than 50 percent of its widebody fleet now Starlink-connected, the World’s Best
Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 for the ninth time, has already operated over 30,000 flights
with uninterrupted, high-speed, gate-to-gate* connectivity. This pace further cements Qatar
Airways’ position as the only carrier in the MENA region to currently offer Starlink onboard, and
a global leader in Starlink-enabled long-haul and ultra-long-haul connectivity.
 
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “Qatar
Airways continues to lead the industry by setting new benchmarks with action, and not just
intent. We have expedited our Starlink rollout, which is now advancing ahead of schedule as
Qatar Airways brings the best travel experience to our passengers as an immediate priority, not
a future ambition. Equipping over 100 widebody aircraft since the launch of our first Starlink-
equipped flight in October 2024 reflects this commitment. We now operate up to 200 daily
Starlink-connected flights to key destinations to ensure our passengers stay seamlessly
connected, ensuring passengers stay seamlessly connected with speeds faster than many
home Wi-Fi services. Whether working, streaming movies and sports, or staying in touch with
friends and family, staying connected at 35,000 feet has never been more convenient.”
 
To date, Qatar Airways has completed the Boeing 777 rollout programme and is rapidly
finalising the Starlink rollout across its Airbus A350 aircraft, also set to be completed in record
time. As the airline continues to extend Starlink connectivity across its global flight network
spanning over 170 destinations, passengers in every cabin enjoy free, ultra-fast, gate-to-gate*
connectivity on flights spanning six continents, including flights to the majority of destinations
served by Qatar Airways in the Americas and Australia, and on prominent routes in Africa, Asia,
Europe, and the Middle East.
 
This game-changing service is transforming the onboard experience for both business and
leisure travellers by enabling streaming, gaming, and working at 35,000 feet. Qatar Airways is
the operator of the largest number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft and the only carrier in
the MENA region currently offering Starlink in-flight connectivity, reaffirming its position as the
world’s leading airline for innovation, reliability, and unmatched passenger experience.
 
*Gate-to-gate access may be unavailable at certain airports due to local regulatory
requirements.