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Qatar Airways revolutionises in-flight connectivity in African skies with ultra-high-speed Starlink internet
The reigning World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2024, also operates the largest Starlink-equipped fleet of Boeing 777s in the world. Starlink’s frictionless ‘one-click-access’ allows easy connection to the complimentary Wi-Fi service, which is a further enhancement of the five-star airline’s multiple award-winning on-board experience. The introduction of Starlink on the Cape Town route comes during Qatar Airways’ 20th year of operations in South Africa. This is the latest in a series of milestones that have continued to strengthen the airline’s ties with the country and the continent.
Qatar Airways nears Boeing 777 fleet-wide Starlink upgrade
In its latest global first, Qatar Airways will begin equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi this month, becoming the first airline in the world to bring this cutting-edge connectivity to passengers onboard the Airbus A350 aircraft type.
Criticism mounts over political meddling in South African Airways CEO appointment
"The appointment of Prof John Lamola as South African Airways CEO faces criticism from opposition parties and industry bodies, while supporters defend his credentials and achievements in turning around the national carrier. The debate raises questions about political interference versus recognising local talent in state-owned enterprises
SAA’s new CEO John Lamola responds to critics: ‘What has deployed me is the same spirit that deployed me when I was 12’
South African Airways' new CEO John Lamola strongly defends his appointment against political deployment allegations, citing his lifelong commitment to serving the country since childhood in Potchefstroom