(TAN): Qatar Airways has launched its 100th aircraft equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi enabling passengers to stay in touch with others while on board. With this, the airline now offers the largest number of aircraft with high-speed broadband on board in Asia, the airline claimed.
Airbus A350-900 aircraft A7-ALC became the 100th member of the Qatar Airways fleet to feature the high-speed Super Wi-Fi service using the award-winning GX Aviation technology from global mobile satellite communications provider, Inmarsat. The service was first launched in 2018. Passengers can receive up to one hour free access to the Wi-Fi service, with the option to purchase full-flight access if more online time is needed.
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Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker, said: “As a leader of innovation within the global aviation industry, Qatar Airways already operates one of the youngest and most technologically-advanced fleet in the skies…. With 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.”
Qatar Airways was named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the 2019 World Airline Awards, managed by Skytrax.
