Qatar Airways debuted Starlink Wi-Fi on one of its planes earlier in the week, the airline announced on Tuesday. The flight went from Doha to London.

Qatar Airways has taken in-flight connectivity to greater heights by operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft flight. The landmark flight departed Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 22, 2024.

The airline and Musk launched the first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 on a Tuesday (22 October) flight from Doha to London. Starlink is engineered and operated by Musk’s SpaceX and uses some 6,000 advanced satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet worldwide, including at 35,000ft.

Qatar Airways soars ahead of the competition, becoming the first airline to equip its Boeing 777 with Starlink, with a revolutionary in-flight high-speed Internet solution. This groundbreaking move marks a significant leap in passenger experience, offering travellers seamless, high-speed internet connectivity from 35,000 feet above.

SELL: Qatar Airways has taken flight with the first Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with Starlink in-flight connectivity, The airline plans to roll-out Starlink’s high-speed, low latency internet across

Qatar Airways has launched the world’s inaugural Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft from Doha to London, after the announcement earlier this year.

On October 22, 2024, Qatar Airways became the first airline to equip its Boeing 777 aircraft with SpaceX's Starlink technology, providing passengers with high-speed, low-latency internet access during flights.