Qatar Airways is celebrating two historic milestones. Firstly, the airline inaugurated new flights connecting Doha à Torontomarking its expansion into the Canada with three weekly non-stop flights. At the same time, it joins forces with Starlinka subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX, to equip its aircraft with free broadband Internet by 2025. This collaboration revolutionizes air connectivityenhancing the passenger experience with cutting-edge technology. The launch of the route to Toronto strengthens its presence in the Americas, while Starlink connectivity promises a new era in air travel.
Qatar Airways once again distinguishes itself by its dynamism and avant-gardism by celebrating two milestones. The airline expands its air network with the launch of three weekly direct flights between Doha, the vibrant capital of Qatar, and Toronto, a leading cultural and economic center in Canada. In addition, the company innovates by joining forces with Starlinkthe visionaryElon Musk to offer its passengers a cutting-edge satellite internet service.
A stronger presence in North America
With this new route, Qatar Airways continues its expansion in North America. Toronto spearheads a strategy aimed at linking Qatar even more effectively to the Americas as a whole. These flights, operated from Doha's Hamad International Airport to Toronto's Pearson Airport, offer Canadian and Middle Eastern passengers enhanced connections.
Starlink: A partnership for aerial innovation
In collaboration with Starlink, a division of the American space company SpaceX, Qatar Airways is offering a new dimension to the flying experience. Thanks to this agreement, the airline's fleet will gradually be equipped with satellite internet technology by 2025, considerably improving the quality of in-flight connectivity. Passengers will enjoy access to Internet free, high-speed Internet access, transforming the way people usually travel.
The Gulfstream G650ER: A world first
December 14, 2024 will be a milestone for Qatar Executive, the airline's private jet subsidiary. It will begin operating a Gulfstream G650ER equipped with Starlink technology, a world first for a fleet dedicated to exclusive services. With connection speeds hitherto unheard of on a private jet, Qatar Executive promises an unprecedented travel experience for its prestigious customers.
The vision of a connected sky
Qatar Airways envisions a future where technology transforms the way we travel. By adding Toronto to its destination map and Starlink to its fleet, the company is not just following the trend: it's defining it. Each flight represents an opportunity to demonstrate how innovation and comfort can enhance the customer experience.
In a constantly evolving aviation sector, these new initiatives place Qatar Airways at the forefront of airlines that see in-flight connectivity as a necessity, not a luxury.
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New Qatar Airways routes and connectivity
| Comparison axis | Information |
| New destination | Toronto, Canada |
| Flight frequency | Three times a week |
| Road inaugurated | Doha to Toronto |
| Launch date | December 14, 2024 |
| Geographic target | Expansion into North America |
| On-board technology | Starlink |
| Connectivity objective | Free high-speed Internet access |
| Full roll-out date | By 2025 |
| Specially equipped aircraft | Gulfstream G650ER |
| Notable innovation | First Boeing 777 equipped with Starlink |
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