Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout on Airbus A350s and Boeing 777s, Moving to 787s

Updated: January 7, 2026, 10:37am CST

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Qatar Rolls Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi for All Passengers
Boeing 777s and Airbus A350s Complete, Boeing 787s Next
Final Thoughts

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Qatar Airways has officially completed the installation of Starlink satellite Wi-Fi on its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, becoming the world’s first airline to offer Starlink on A350s.

The move makes Qatar Airways the largest operator of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft at nearly 120 aircraft — and the only airline in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region offering this level of connectivity.

Here’s what you should know.

Qatar Rolls Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi for All Passengers

Complimentary Wi-Fi in the sky is still rare, especially when flying economy. When Wi-Fi is available, it can be slow. Qatar Airways is changing that narrative with the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi in the sky, powered by SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation.

Its first plane equipped with Starlink, a 777-300, flew on October 22, 2025, between Doha (DOH) and London Heathrow (LHR).

Passengers in Economy and Premium cabins now enjoy free, gate-to-gate Wi-Fi with speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft—fast enough to stream, game, or work with ease. The airline promises performance comparable to or better than what travelers experience at home.

And best of all, Starlink’s fast, satellite-based service will be free for all passengers.

Qatar Airways economy WAW DOH 787 row 25 — Even passengers flying in economy will have access to complimentary Wi-Fi with Qatar. Image Credit: Keri Stooksbury

Boeing 777s and Airbus A350s Complete, Boeing 787s Next

Originally scheduled as a 2-year program, Qatar Airways completed its Starlink rollout on Boeing 777s in just 9 months — nearly 50% ahead of schedule.

After equipping its entire 777 fleet, the carrier turned its attention to the Airbus A350. In positive news, those are now done, taking 14 months to equip nearly 120 planes across these aircraft types. Now, the airline is turning its attention to the Boeing 787, and it is the first airline to obtain Starlink certification on a Boeing 787-8 plane.

The airline has not said whether it plans to install Starlink on the rest of its fleet, which includes several Airbus models: the A380, A320 series, and A330.

That said, the Middle East is home to 3 of the world’s biggest airlines. Qatar Airways’ introduction of fast, complimentary Wi-Fi for all passengers could go a long way toward differentiating the airline from its biggest local competitors, Emirates and Etihad.

Other airlines worldwide — such as Latvia-based AirBaltic, Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, JSX, and Japan’s ZIPAIR — use Starlink Wi-Fi, but Qatar is now the largest carrier to host the service.

Hot Tip:

From no Wi-Fi at all to costly annual passes, the availability of inflight connectivity onboard can vary greatly. Read our in-depth guide on how inflight Wi-Fi works in the sky — and how much it will cost you — across your favorite U.S. airlines.

Final Thoughts

Qatar Airways has delivered on its promise, completing the Starlink Wi-Fi rollout across its entire Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleet faster than expected. As the focus shifts to outfitting the Boeing 787 next, more passengers than ever can expect high-speed, gate-to-gate Wi-Fi on their next long-haul flight with Qatar Airways.