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Qatar Airways signs Wales marketing partnership
In anticipation of the inaugural Qatar Airways flight to Cardiff in May 2018, a marketing partnership agreement has been signed between Welsh government and the airline.
Marc Bennett, senior vice president, Discover Qatar
With Qatar seeking to boost its reputation on the international tourism scene following a difficult few months politically, Marc Bennett, senior vice president, Discover Qatar, here tells Breaking Travel News what is on offer in the destination. With visa regulation being relaxed, a host of new activities coming to market, and Qatar Airways growing its route network, there may not have been a better time to visit.
ITB Berlin 2018: Qatar Airways unveils host of new destinations
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has detailed the airline’s aggressive expansion plans at ITB Berlin. In total the carrier will launch 16 new destinations for over the next two years.
Qatar Airways extends UnionPay partnership
Qatar Airways has extended is partnership with international bank card network UnionPay to an additional 31 countries and regions.
Qatar Airways launches first A350-1000 route, to London
Qatar Airways has announced that London is the first route for the world’s first commercial service of its Airbus A350-1000. The Gulf carrier is the global launch customer for the state-of-the-art-aircraft, following delivery by Airbus from the aircraft manufacturer’s base in Toulouse, France last Tuesday.
Qatar Airways rebrands Meridiana as Air Italy as seeks rapid expansion
Meridiana has announced it will rebrand as Air Italy. Qatar Airways previously strengthened its commitment to Italy in 2017 with the acquisition of 49 per cent of AQA Holding, the new parent company of Air Italy, while the previous sole shareholder Alisarda kept 51 per cent.
Qatar Airways takes delivery of first A350-1000 from Airbus
Airbus has delivered the world’s first A350-1000 widebody airliner to launch customer Qatar Airways at a delivery event in Toulouse, France.
Qatar Airways snaps up Sheraton Melbourne for Dhiafatina division
Qatar Airways has acquired the Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, further expanding the growing portfolio of its hospitality division, Dhiafatina Hotels.
Qatar Airways touches down in Australian capital Canberra
The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Canberra, the capital city of Australia, touched down at Canberra Airport earlier, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute.
Qatar Airways to take off for Mykonos, Greece, this spring
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Mykonos, Greece starting May 30th. The island of Mykonos will be the third Greek destination in the airline’s global network, following the launch of direct service to Thessaloniki in March 2018.
Qatar Airways receives latest Gulfstream G650ER
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its fourth state-of-the-art Gulfstream G650ER executive aircraft, the fastest ultra-long-range business jet in the world. The latest aircraft delivery makes Qatar Airways the world’s largest owner-operator of Gulfstream G650ERs.
Qatar Airways launches new route to Pattaya, Thailand
Qatar Airways’ first direct non-stop flight to the beautiful holiday destination of Pattaya touched down at U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya International Airport today, inaugurating the airline’s newest Thai destination.