Qatar Airways Launches Airbus A350 Starlink Upgrade to Transform In-Flight Connectivity

(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways has announced the beginning of a fleet-wide upgrade for its Airbus A350, becoming the first airline to equip this aircraft type with Starlink Wi-Fi. Building on the success of its Boeing 777 fleet—of which over 80% are already Starlink-enabled and have completed more than 6,000 flights across 170+ destinations—the new upgrade aims to offer passengers complimentary, high-speed internet for a seamless digital experience at 35,000 feet. Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer reaffirmed the airline’s ongoing commitment to innovation and superior onboard service, emphasizing that the Airbus A350 upgrade is part of a larger strategy to continuously elevate passenger comfort and operational excellence. This initiative reinforces Qatar Airways’ industry leadership in connectivity, ensuring that its passengers enjoy a next-generation travel experience without disruption.

(PRESS RELEASE) DOHA, 2025-Apr-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched an industry-first upgrade by beginning Starlink Wi-Fi installations on its Airbus A350 fleet this month, further enhancing its already unparalleled in-flight connectivity. Already recognized as the largest operator of Boeing 777s equipped with Starlink technology, the airline has successfully flown more than 6,000 flights across over 170 destinations. This new phase marks a significant expansion of the airline’s innovation in connectivity, following the rapid rollout across its Boeing 777 widebody fleet.

With the Airbus A350 upgrade, Qatar Airways becomes the first airline worldwide to offer cutting-edge Starlink connectivity on this aircraft type, ensuring that passengers can enjoy fully complimentary, ultra-fast Wi-Fi for streaming, gaming, and productive work at 35,000 feet. Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer emphasized the airline’s commitment to revolutionizing onboard connectivity, stating that the complete Boeing 777 fleet upgrade is nearly finished and that the upcoming A350 rollout represents another bold step forward.

More than 80% of the Boeing 777 fleet already features Starlink technology, underscoring Qatar Airways’ leadership in delivering seamless, high-speed internet connectivity from gate to gate, with service unmatched in the MENA region. The strategic upgrade of the Airbus A350 fleet, a next-generation aircraft operating on several of the airline’s key routes, further solidifies Qatar Airways’ dedication to enhancing passenger experience while maintaining operational excellence. With installations scheduled to avoid disrupting flights, Qatar Airways—crowned as the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024—continues to set new industry benchmarks in in-flight connectivity and award-winning service.

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SOURCE: Qatar Airways Group