Gulf carrier Qatar Airways will soon offer free on-board wi-fi across its fleet to its passengers. It is partnering with Ooredoo, the fastest-growing telecommunications company in the world, for this initiative under an exclusive three-year sponsorship by the latter.
From 17 December 2015, Qatar Airways passengers on all connected aircraft will enjoy free wi-fi for the first 15 minutes courtesy of Ooredoo. For those passengers who wish to remain connected in the air, the airline offers an easy payment programme, based on the amount of time needed. One hour of connectivity costs just US$5 while three hours of connectivity is just US$10; for passengers on longer Qatar Airways flights, a fixed price of US$20 for the duration of their trip is available, regardless of the number of hours used.
Guests in Qatar Airways First Class cabin on board the airline’s A380 will enjoy complimentary wi-fi for the entire duration of their trip.
On-board Wi-Fi is part of Qatar Airways’ state-of-the-art communications system and will be available on all A380, A350, B787, A319, and select A320 and A330 aircraft. Qatar Airways’ new state-of-the-art hub, Hamad International Airport, already offers guests on-the-ground free wi-fi before travel or during transit.
