FlightWifiDoes Qantas have Wi-Fi on the Boeing 787?
Yes. Qantas' Boeing 787 has Wi-Fi on board. The system on board: Viasat/ViaSat-3 Ka international; 787 fleet complete July 2026, A380 retrofits underway into early-mid 2027; ViaSat-3 F3 (Asia-Pacific) entered service 31 August 2026; A380s still largely unequipped.
Sourced from official pages · as of 2026-09
What you can do on board
Good for
- Email & chat
- Browsing
Not for
- Video calls
- Live streaming
Calls: Not allowed by the airline (reported, not confirmed by the airline).
The system on Qantas' Boeing 787
Viasat/ViaSat-3 Ka international; 787 fleet complete July 2026, A380 retrofits underway into early-mid 2027; ViaSat-3 F3 (Asia-Pacific) entered service 31 August 2026; A380s still largely unequipped
Latency: roughly 600ms and up (high orbit).
- ·Free to every passenger with no fare-class or frequent-flyer gating, domestically and on the international aircraft…
Cost and access are Qantas' fleet-wide terms; the verdict above is specific to the Boeing 787.
Other Qantas aircraft
The Boeing 787 on other airlines
| Airline | Verdict on this type |
|---|---|
| ZIPAIR | Video calls work |
| Aeromexico | Email & browsing |
| Air China | Email & browsing |
| Air Europa | Email & browsing |
| Air New Zealand | Email & browsing |
| Air Premia | Email & browsing |
| Air Tahiti Nui | Email & browsing |
| Air Tanzania | Email & browsing |
Qantas Boeing 787 Wi-Fi questions
Does Qantas have Wi-Fi on the Boeing 787?
Is Qantas Wi-Fi free on the Boeing 787?
Can you make video calls on Qantas' Boeing 787?
Sources
- centreforaviation.com/news/qantas-group-completes-wifi-rollout-across-boeing-787-fleet-1367262Trade press
- qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-switches-on-fast-free-inflight-wifiAirline
- paxex.aero/qantas-free-wifi-longhaul-fleetTrade press
- travelweekly.com.au/what-wi-fi-will-be-on-your-flight-in-2026Trade press
- onemileatatime.com/news/qantas-free-wi-fiBlog
- globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/31/3353252/0/en/viasat-3-f3-satellite-enters-service-across-asia-pacific.htmlNews
Facts on this page come from Qantas' own publications and its connectivity provider's announcements, with aviation trade reporting used for corroboration. See the methodology.
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