Qatar Airways operates flight QR989 between Melbourne (MEL) and Doha (DOH). This route is typically operated by a 777-300ER. Based on Qatar Airways' current Starlink rollout — 146 of 241 aircraft equipped (61% of the fleet) — we estimate a 84% probability that this specific flight is equipped with Starlink satellite WiFi.
No aircraft observed on this route. Score reflects the fleet-wide rate for the recorded aircraft type B77W: 84.2%.
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This route is predominantly operated by A35K aircraft. The score reflects Qatar Airways's confirmed Starlink rollout status for the A35K fleet specifically, not the airline's fleet-wide average.
This is a high-probability Starlink route. The 777-300ER operating this route is among the aircraft types confirmed as Starlink-equipped in Qatar Airways' fleet, and Qatar Airways has confirmed Starlink on 61% of its fleet (146 of 241 aircraft).
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Prediction (84%) reflects the chance this specific flight has Starlink. No aircraft observed on this route. Score reflects the fleet-wide rate for the recorded aircraft type B77W: 84.2%. B77W coverage (84%) shows how many B77W aircraft have Starlink.
QR989 is used on more than one route, and the aircraft assigned isn't always the same. The score above reflects the best-equipped version, so your flight may differ.
Aircraft recently seen operating this flight
| Date | Tail Number | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | A7-BEO | MEL → DOH |
Check the Starlink probability on other Qatar Airways routes.
We estimate a 84% probability that flight QR989 has Starlink WiFi. No aircraft observed on this route. Score reflects the fleet-wide rate for the recorded aircraft type B77W: 84.2%. Qatar Airways is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates when new aircraft are confirmed.
Qatar Airways uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. Flight QR989 operates MEL to DOH. Our Starlink probability score for this flight is 84%, based on Qatar Airways' fleet rollout data and confirmed tail numbers.
The most reliable method is to check your specific tail number after check-in — your boarding pass or the Qatar Airways app may show the aircraft registration. You can then search that tail number on StarlinkFlights.com. Alternatively, our probability score for flight QR989 is 84% based on current fleet data.
The prediction for QR989 is based on the aircraft actually observed or claimed to operate this route, not a generic fleet-wide guess. No aircraft observed on this route. Score reflects the fleet-wide rate for the recorded aircraft type B77W: 84.2%. A confirmed, dated passenger sighting for this specific flight can override this when one exists.
No prediction can guarantee a specific aircraft. Airlines perform last-minute equipment swaps for maintenance, operational needs, or schedule changes — meaning a Starlink-equipped tail can be replaced by a non-equipped one on the day. A score of 80% or above means historical data strongly favours Starlink on this flight, but it is not a guarantee. For the most reliable information, check the airline's gate display or app on the day of departure.
