Qatar Airways Announces Major Summer 2026 Expansion: Restoring Network to 160+ Global Destinations

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Operational Excellence and Customer Experience Enhancements

Starlink Wi-Fi Leadership
Qatar Airways continues to enhance the passenger experience through technological innovation. The airline has equipped more than 140 widebody aircraft with Starlink satellite-based internet connectivity, making it the world's largest operator of Starlink-enabled widebody aircraft. Passengers traveling in both Premium and Economy cabins can access internet speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft, enhancing connectivity for business and leisure travelers.

Operational Performance
Operational reliability remains a core focus for the airline. In 2025, Qatar Airways achieved an on-time performance rate of 84.42 percent, earning Cirium's Platinum Award for Operational Excellence. This commitment to punctuality and service quality underpins the airline's ability to manage the expanded Summer 2026 network effectively.

Hub Connectivity and Amenities
Hamad International Airport, the airline's home base, offers extensive retail and dining facilities, as well as seamless connectivity through the Privilege Club loyalty programme. The modern hub infrastructure positions Doha as a disruption-free transit point, particularly valuable as legacy European and Asian airports experience capacity constraints during peak summer travel seasons.