Oman Airports Becomes World’s First to Launch WiFi 7 Technology, Setting a New Benchmark for Global Aviation

Oman Airports has become the first airport operator in the world to fully implement WiFi 7 technology across all its facilities, marking a historic technological milestone for the global aviation industry. The breakthrough upgrade, executed in partnership with Huawei, will provide passengers with faster internet speeds, enhanced security, and a seamless digital experience that matches the demands of modern travel.

In a statement, Oman Airports expressed its “pride in being the first airport globally to deploy WiFi 7 technology,” adding that the achievement reflects its ongoing commitment to adopting advanced systems that boost operational efficiency and elevate the passenger journey.

This upgrade comes at a crucial time for the region, as Gulf countries prepare to introduce the GCC’s new ‘one-stop’ (single-point) travel system, a landmark initiative that will allow Gulf citizens to complete immigration and security checks only at their departure airport—skipping these formalities upon arrival. The first trial for the UAE–Bahrain corridor is scheduled for December 2025, with expectations that airports will soon manage unprecedented levels of synchronized, data-heavy passenger processing.

Why WiFi 7 Matters

WiFi 7 introduces major technological innovations ideal for high-density, high-demand environments like airports:

• Up to 5× faster performance than WiFi 6E

• Maximum speeds increasing from 9.6 Gbps to 46 Gbps

• Ability to utilize 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands simultaneously

• Real-time band switching to reduce congestion and latency

• Ultra-reliable connections for biometric systems, e-gates, and digital identity verification platforms.

These features are essential for supporting the GCC’s upcoming one-stop travel model, which depends on instant, secure data exchange between Gulf countries. WiFi 7’s superior encryption and bandwidth ensure rapid and protected transfer of identity, security, and travel information.

As the one-stop system expands across all six GCC states, airports will require significantly higher network capacity. With WiFi 7’s multi-gigabit speed and future-ready architecture, Oman Airports is now well-positioned to meet the region’s next-generation travel demands.

Oman’s early adoption places it at the forefront of digital transformation in aviation, setting a new global benchmark for airport connectivity and passenger experience.