Qatar Airways is enabling passengers to stay in touch with families, friends, and colleagues while onboard using the fastest broadband service available in the sky as it celebrates the launch of its 100th aircraft to feature high-speed “Super WiFi” connectivity. At present, the airline offers the largest number of aircraft equipped with the most superior high-speed broadband on board in Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
The multiple award-winning airline’s Airbus A350-900 aircraft with tail number A7-ALC became the 100th member of the Qatar Airways fleet to feature the high-speed Super WiFi service using the award-winning GX Aviation technology from global mobile satellite communications provider, Inmarsat. The service is being rolled out across the airline’s fleet and since its launch in 2018 has enabled millions of passengers to browse the internet, check social media, stream videos, and more whilst relaxing on board.
Passengers on flights fitted with GX Aviation can receive up to one-hour free access to the Super WiFi service, with the ability to purchase full-flight access if more online time is needed.
According to Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, “As a leader of innovation within the global aviation industry, Qatar Airways already operates one of the youngest and most technologically-advanced fleets in the skies. Where other airlines are reducing their wi-fi offering, Qatar Airways is expanding it. With a connection to our loved ones and friends now more important than ever during these challenging times, we are delighted to work with Inmarsat and its GX Aviation technology to bring high-speed Super Wi-Fi broadband to passengers on board our fleet as part of Qatar Airways’ exceptional five-star service.”
Inmarsat Aviation President Philip Balaam, said: “Qatar Airways is world-renowned for offering a superior onboard experience, which is enjoyed by millions of loyal passengers across the world. We are pleased that our GX Aviation inflight broadband has become such an important component of that experience on the airline’s extensive fleet. Feedback from passengers has been hugely positive and now, with the service being available on 100 aircraft, even more, can enjoy the best connectivity in the skies.”