# Qatar Airways Starlink Wi-Fi expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/qatar-airways-starlink-wi-fi-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-20T14:19:59.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Qatar Airways has expanded its rollout of Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi to more than 150 widebody aircraft. The airline has completed installations across its entire Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 fleets and is the first globally to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

The service provides speeds of up to 500 Mbps for activities such as gaming and video streaming. The carrier aims to reach 180 Starlink-equipped aircraft by the end of the year, with plans to complete the rollout across its entire Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Qatar Airways expands Starlink Wi-Fi rollout to over 150 aircraft

Qatar Airways has equipped over 150 widebody jets with free Starlink Wi-Fi, becoming the first airline to operate the service on Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qatar-airways-expands-starlink-wi-fi-rollout-to-over-150-aircraft

### 2026-08-03: Qatar Airways Restarts Doha‑Philadelphia Service Amid Airspace Closure

Qatar Airways resumes daily nonstop Doha‑Philadelphia flights using A350‑900s with Qsuite and Starlink Wi‑Fi, after a temporary airspace closure disrupted its hub operations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qatar-airways-restarts-dohaphiladelphia-service-amid-airspace-closure

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