Qatar Airways was recognised for Middle East Content Innovation at the third annual Inflight workshop and awards held in partnership with F&E Aerospace, the organiser of Aircraft Interiors Middle East.
The award recognises the “outstanding quality of Qatar Airways’ on-board entertainment platform, Oryx One”, the airline has said in a statement.
Qatar Airways was commended for offering a wide selection of content to suit its global passengers’ needs, including movies and TV series tailored to the Middle East market. The award was presented to the airline at a ceremony held recently in Dubai as part of the Inflight IFEC Pavilion Workshop.
Akbar al-Baker, Qatar Airways Group chief executive, said: “This award recognises the creativity and innovation that Qatar Airways continually applies to delivering the highest standard of on-board entertainment and connectivity for our passengers. From the latest premieres to classic movies and popular TV to special-interest programmes, Qatar Airways has compiled a state-of-the-art entertainment library, unrivalled for its wide range of content in
multiple languages.
“Oryx One enthrals our passengers, giving them a rich and extensive selection and providing them with the best entertainment experience to enhance their journey around the world with Qatar Airways.”
Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment platform, Oryx One, provides its passengers with more than 2,000 channels of entertainment, including 60 blockbuster movies, 1,100 episodes of TV programmes, 500 audio channels and 50 games, refreshed each month.
Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights served by its B787, A350, A380 and A319, as well as select A330 and A320 aircraft, can also access on-board Wi-Fi. Qatar Airways passengers on all connected aircraft will enjoy free Wi-Fi for the first 15 minutes courtesy of a global partnership with Ooredoo.
A “simple-to-use” portal makes it easy for passengers to log on and connect, and then browse the Internet or post on their social media channels directly from the comfort of their seats. Continued use is offered at rates ranging from $5 to $20.