Qatar Airways News
Qatar Airways to return to Nagpur
Qatar Airways will be reinstating its non-stop flights to Nagpur, India, from Doha, starting 1st December 2015. The re-instated service will take the airline’s total weekly passenger flights from 95 to 102 across 13 key cities in India. Qatar Airways had previously served Nagpur from September 2007 to May 2009.
Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc confirm codeshare deal
Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc are set to further strengthen their recent business partnership with the launch of new code-share routes across Royal Air Maroc’s extensive West African network. The deal will also extend to both airlines’ routes between Qatar and Morocco. The new code-share agreement comes shortly after Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker and Royal Air Maroc chairman, Driss Benhima, signed a joint business agreement at the recent Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, in the presence of international press and travel trade partners.
Qatar Airways launches new frequencies on Asmara and Dhaka routes
Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth across Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent with an increase in flight frequencies to Asmara, Eritrea, and to Dhaka, Bangladesh. From September 2015, flights from Doha to Asmara will be increased from four to five times per week, representing a 25 per cent increase in capacity and enhanced connectivity, in particular for customers from North America and Europe.
Boeing B747 freighter joins Qatar Airways fleet
Qatar Airways Cargo’s first Boeing B747 freighter has joined the carrier’s expanding fleet having completed its first flight from Doha to Hong Kong. Qatar Airways Cargo operates one of the most modern freighter fleets in the sky comprised of Boeing B777 and Airbus A330 freighters.
Qatar Airways extends hunting trophy ban
Qatar Airways has announced the extension of its existing embargo on transporting hunting trophies to encompass all species identified by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora. The airline’s existing ban on carrying CITES I hunting trophies has been extended to include all species included in the CITES I, II and III.
Qatar Airways goes door-to-door on cargo services
Qatar Airways Cargo will launch an express airfreight service for door-to-door and time-critical shipments. The new QR On-Board Courier service will be rolled out across the cargo carrier’s global, enabling customers to book time-definite airfreight delivery solutions. QR On-Board Courier will provide bespoke transportation services, which meet customers’ specific requirements, with dedicated couriers accompanying each shipment from collection to delivery direct to the recipient.
Qatar Airways boosts Royal Jordanian codeshare connection
Qatar Airways has further enhanced its ties with oneworld partner Royal Jordanian, through the launch of a new codeshare agreement, which is set to further expand travel opportunities for both airlines’ customers. Through the new agreement, Qatar Airways’ passengers travelling between Doha and Amman in Jordan, on both Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways, will benefit from the same airline code and a streamlined level of service from these oneworld partners.
Qatar Airways denies SpiceJet acquisition rumours
Qatar Airways has moved to quash speculation it is preparing to purchase a stake in SpiceJet. In a statement the carrier denied it was in talks to pursue a commercial stake in SpiceJet, saying there was “no interest” from the airline to engage in a partnership with the Gurgaon-based airline.
Qatar Airways adds Sialkot and Faisalabad to Pakistan network
Qatar Airways has launched two new destinations in Pakistan, Sialkot and Faisalabad. The airline has commenced four weekly passenger services to Sialkot where it already operates dedicated freighter services. At the same time Qatar Airways added Faisalabad to its Pakistan network with three flights a week.
Qatar Executive grows aircraft management business
Qatar Executive’s service portfolio has received a significant boost, as Qatar Airways’ private jet division is rapidly developing and expanding its aircraft management business from its Doha-hub. In response to great demand from Qatari customers who have acquired their own business aircraft, Qatar Executive has seen a substantial growth in aircraft management agreements and added three owned jets to its fleet over the past 18 months.
Qatar Airways expands Manila flights to double daily
Qatar Airways will be adding six extra flights per week between Doha and Manila starting from October 26th. The move follows an expanded Air Service Agreement between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Philippines. Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker, said: “The increase in flight frequencies on the Doha–Manila route serves to further strengthen commercial and trade links between our two countries and we are delighted to be able to provide our Philippines-based passengers with greater connectivity options.”
Qatar Airways begins Zanzibar route
Qatar Airways launched its second new destination of the year, touching down in the Spice Island of Zanzibar earlier. Zanzibar is the airline’s third route in Tanzania, following Dar-es-Salaam and Kilimanjaro. Qatar Airways will initially operate five weekly flights to Zanzibar via Kilimanjaro, and commencing October 1st 2015, the airline will offer an additional two weekly flights making it a daily operation.