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Airlines shouldn’t have to compromise on ancillary revenues, says InterLnkd
Last week, Finnair announced it was joining the growing list of airlines discontinuing their in-flight and pre-order retail sales. This includes cosmetics, gifts, and accessories. The airline cited low customer demand and the need to reduce overall take-off weight as the main reasons for its decision.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Qatar Duty Free Announce a World First
Travellers will now be rewarded with Privilege Club Avios 2 hours prior to departure enabling members to collect and spend on a wide range of 200 quality retail brands and F&B outlets at the World’s Best Airport.
Qatar Duty Free recognised for retail excellence at World Travel Awards
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has been named the ‘World’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2022’ in the World Travel Awards. It was one of ten eligible nominees recruited from more than one hundred competitors for the accolade, which was presented at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony and Gala Dinner on 11 November.
SWISS reintroduces duty-free shopping on board
SWISS is reintroducing its inflight duty-free shopping, which was suspended for the past two-and-a-half years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is being restored with an innovation: Miles & More award miles can now be used to purchase items aloft.
London City Airport announces £12m investment to upgrade its departures area
London City Airport today unveils a major investment in refurbishing its departures area to enhance the customer experience for its passengers and celebrate London businesses and brands.
Qatar Duty Free Named as Official Retail Store for the FIFA World Cup
Qatar Duty Free, a fully owned subsidiary of FIFA Partner Qatar Airways, is proud to announce that it has been named as Official Retail Store for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM. This includes a license to exclusively sell all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM merchandise in the fan zones and at all eight spectacular stadiums hosting the matches in Qatar.