Qatar Airways Adds Free Internet to 150 Planes
Qatar Airways has announced that 150 of its aircraft, including Boeing 787-9 planes, will be equipped with free internet service via Starlink technology, making it the first and largest operator of wide-body aircraft with this service in the world. The aircraft were outfitted over seven months for the Boeing 787-8 model, achieving a record speed in fitting Boeing 777 aircraft within nine months and Airbus A350s within eight months. The service offers speeds of up to 500 Mbps and is currently used by more than 23 million passengers on over 86,000 flights, covering more than 83% of the wide-body fleet. Qatar Airways aims to complete the outfitting of its entire Boeing 787, 777, and Airbus A350 fleets with Starlink service by the end of the year, enhancing the travel experience with fast and continuous connectivity in the air.
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