Qatar makes history with world's first-ever internet-equipped flight
Qatar has introduced the world’s first internet-equipped flight, through its national carrier, offering passengers free, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout their journey.
The service is being implemented by government-owned Qatar Airways in collaboration with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
The airline announced the launch of the service from its Boeing 777, flying from Doha to London, on 22 October 2024.
“World’s first press release at 35,000 feet,’ the post on X said. “We are proud to be the airline that leads the way, setting new standards in the airline industry,” another post said.
The move makes Qatar Airways the first airline in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to offer this service on board, allowing passengers to stream, play games, and work online at 35,000 feet.
By 2025, the service is expected to be expanded to the entire Boeing 777 fleet, followed by the Airbus A350 fleet in mid-2025.
Starlink, engineered by SpaceX, is the largest satellite internet constellation in the world which promises low-latency, high-speed internet, making online activities seamless for passengers even in remote locations.
