Qatar Airways operates flight QR989 on 2 airport pairs: Melbourne (MEL) to Doha (DOH) and Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL). Our Starlink rating for this flight is very likely on both airport pairs. For MEL to DOH: Based on how many 777-300ER aircraft at Qatar Airways have Starlink. On the most recent figures we hold, Starlink is on 149 of Qatar Airways' 241 aircraft.
For MEL to DOH: Based on how many 777-300ER aircraft at Qatar Airways have Starlink.
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Qatar Airways last published 146; 149 aircraft independently verified.
For MEL to DOH: Based on how many 777-300ER aircraft at Qatar Airways have Starlink.
Very likely means the evidence strongly favors Starlink on this flight. It is not a guarantee, because airlines swap aircraft on the day.
Flight QR989 flies 2 airport pairs, and the rating is the same on every one.
Typical aircraft: 777-300ER
Typical aircraft: 777-300ER
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Rating: Very likely. This is our rating that this specific flight has Starlink. For MEL to DOH: Based on how many 777-300ER aircraft at Qatar Airways have Starlink.
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Our Starlink rating for flight QR989 is very likely on both airport pairs. For MEL to DOH: Based on how many 777-300ER aircraft at Qatar Airways have Starlink. Qatar Airways is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates.
Qatar Airways uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. We rate flight QR989 very likely on both airport pairs.
The most reliable method is to check your specific aircraft. Flight-tracking sites and some airline apps show the aircraft registration close to departure. You can search that registration on StarlinkFlights.com. Our rating for flight QR989 is very likely on both airport pairs. The explanation is on this page.
The rating is a label, not a guarantee. It reflects the evidence we hold for the route. For MEL to DOH: Based on how many 777-300ER aircraft at Qatar Airways have Starlink. Passenger speed tests and aircraft records for this specific flight are listed on this page as evidence. They do not change the rating.
No rating can guarantee a specific aircraft. Airlines swap aircraft for maintenance, operations or schedule changes, so an equipped aircraft can be replaced by one without Starlink on the day. A high rating means the evidence favors Starlink, but it is not a guarantee. On the day of departure, check the airline's gate display or app.
