Qatar Airways to become the world's first "Zero-Touch" airline

Qatar Airways will soon become the first global airline to offer passengers 100% “Zero-Touch” technology for its award-winning Oryx One inflight entertainment system across its entire A350 fleet, as part of the latest security measures from COVID- 19 from the airline.

Zero-Touch technology, introduced in partnership with the Thales AVANT IFE system, will allow A350 passengers to pair their personal electronic devices with the seatback IFE display by connecting to the 'Oryxcomms' Wi-Fi network and simply scanning. a QR code displayed on the screen. They will also be able to use their devices to navigate and enjoy more than 4,000 inflight entertainment options with the Oryx One, limiting the frequency of surface contact on board and providing greater peace of mind while traveling.

Qatar Airways will also become the first airline in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa to offer Business and Economy passengers the option to pair their Bluetooth headsets with the IFE system on the seat back in all cabins in the fleet. Boeing 787-9.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker commented: “As an industry leader in the fight against COVID-19 and the first global airline to recently achieve a 5-star rating in the coveted rating of Skytrax airline safety, Qatar Airways is committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and hygiene on board its aircraft at all times. "

“Introducing next-generation Zero-Touch technology and allowing passengers to use their personal Bluetooth headsets on board is an important step in taking our already rigorous and strict COVID-19 precautions to another level, limiting passenger contact with surfaces, preventing any possible spread of infections on board. "

"We hope this provides a greater guarantee of safety in air travel, as well as giving passengers on board greater confidence that they are enjoying a more advanced and consistent experience."

Qatar Airways recently became the first global airline to achieve the prestigious COVID-19 5-star airline safety rating awarded by the international air transport rating organization, Skytrax. This follows HIA's recent success as the first airport in the Middle East and Asia to receive a 5-star COVID-19 airport security rating from Skytrax. These recognitions provide assurance to passengers around the world that airline health and safety standards are subject to the highest possible standards of professional and independent scrutiny and evaluation.