Qatar Airways News
Qatar Airways signs IndiGo codeshare partnership
Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline. Sales will start from today with the first codeshare flights to operate on December 18th.
Ambitious expansion plans unveiled at Hamad International, Qatar
The project will feature a spectacular 10,000 square metre indoor tropical garden in a central concourse, as well as a 268 square metre water feature which will be the focal point of the expansion project.
Qatar Airways signs codeshare deal with China Southern
Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines starting from January. The deal is the first step in the strengthening of cooperation between both airlines, since Qatar Airways acquired five per cent of China Southern Airlines in December.
Qatar Airways Group reports huge financial losses
Qatar Airways Group has reported an operating loss of US$639 million for the financial year ended March 31st. Results were impacted by what the airline brands an “illegal” blockage of Qatari airspace by rival Middle Eastern nations and heavy losses at subsidiary Air Italy.
Qatar Airways to launch Osaka flights in April
Qatar Airways has announced services to Osaka, Japan, starting from April 6th. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the country.
Qatar Airways unveils plans for Luanda, Angola, service
Qatar Airways will launch a new service to Luanda, Angola, in March next year. The service, which will operate up to five-times weekly to the capital and largest city in the country, will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 22 seats in business class and 232 seats in economy class.
Qatar Airways opens offices in Amman, Jordan
Qatar Airways has celebrated the launch of its new offices in Amman, capital of Jordan. The opening celebration was attended by the transport minister of Jordan, Anmar Khasawneh, and Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker.
Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club renews Qatar Airways partnership
Qatar Airways has renewed its partnership with the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club for a further three years. The announcement follows a successful week for Qatar Airways as the official airline sponsor of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
Qatar Airways to take off for Gaborone, Botswana, in October
Qatar Airways will launch a new service to Gaborone, Botswana, on October 27th. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first destination in the African country.
Qatar Airways places US$1bn Gulfstream order
Qatar Airways announced a significant order for 18 Gulfstream aircraft during a ceremony at the White House. The event was witnessed by sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of Qatar, and United States president, Donald Trump.
Qatar Airways lands in Portugal for first time
Qatar Airways’ first ever passenger flight to Portugal landed at Lisbon Airport earlier, as the airline adds to its rapidly expanding European network. Operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, flight QR343 was greeted with a water cannon salute on arrival.
Qatar Airways touches down in Malta for first time
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Malta has landed at Malta International Airport, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway to Europe.