Qatar Airways News
IATA AGM 2014: Qatar Airways delays A380 London Heathrow launch
Qatar Airways has delayed taking delivery of its first Airbus A380 by at least two weeks due to cabin problems, according to reports.
IATA AGM 2014: Qatar Airways commences services to Edinburgh
Qatar Airways has commenced services between Edinburgh and Doha. This new Scottish addition to the Qatar Airways route map is the airline’s 141st global destination and will significantly reduce journey times for those travelling from Edinburgh to locations around the world.
IATA AGM 2014: oneworld celebrates Gulf’s newest hub
oneworld will be making a splash at this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will see leaders of the world’s airline industry gather in Doha this weekend. Marking the occasion, oneworld is offering a discounted price for its Visit Middle East pass.
IATA AGM 2014: Qatar Airways opens Hamad International Airport to the world
Qatar Airways has commenced flight operations from Hamad International Airport, a historic move that will enable passengers to enjoy a comprehensive Qatar Airways’ five-star experience at the world’s newest international gateway. The move also means all commercial passenger airlines operating into Qatar will be arriving and departing from Hamad International Airport.
IATA AGM 2014: Emir of Qatar’s offers patronage to IATA AGM
Qatar Airways has announced the patronage of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, at this year’s 70th International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. The events will take place at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Doha on June 1st-3rd.
IATA AGM 2014: Doha welcomes aviation industry to Hamad International Airport
With industry leaders arriving in Doha ahead of the International Air Transport Association AGM, Qatar has been exhibiting its new international airport.Hamad International Airport extended its jetways to welcome arriving passengers for the first time to the world’s newest aviation hub earlier this month. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look around.
Qatar Airways launches flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Turkey
Qatar Airways has continued its expansion plans with the launch of direct flights to its third destination in Turkey. The airline’s inaugural flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport touched down earlier evening to mark the airline’s 140th destination from Doha.
Qatar Airways steps up flights to Jakarta
Qatar Airways is increasing its operations to Jakarta with the addition of four new flights a week. The increase in frequency will bring the total to 18 flights per week resulting in a significant enhancement to flight options for passengers.
Qatar Executive welcomes Bombardier Global 5000 Vision jet
Qatar Executive, the corporate jet division of the Qatar Airways Group, has announced, it will add another new ultra-long haul Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to its modern fleet in July – just in time to cater for the increased demand for private jet travel during the traditionally busy summer season. The announcement follows shortly after the operator’s recent acquisition of a brand-new Bombardier Global Vision at the end of 2013.
Qatar Airways set to bring A380 to Paris
Qatar Airways’ highly anticipated arrival of its A380 fleet moved another step forward today, with the announcement that from this summer the airline’s second A380 aircraft will commence operations on the Doha to Paris Charles De Gaulle route from Doha’s new hub, Hamad International Airport. With a highly customised interior to meet the five-star standard for Qatar Airways passengers, the airline’s new A380s will undoubtedly be the talk of travellers at Qatar’s new Hamad International Airport when services commence.
Qatar Airways launches all-business London-Doha flights
Qatar Airways has inaugurated its new all-premium daily service ‘Business One’ between Doha and London Heathrow, becoming the first ever carrier to operate an all-Business Class service from London Heathrow. The new daily service flies from Doha to London Heathrow Terminal 4 using an Airbus A319 configured with a single aisle, 2-2 seating configuration, offering 40 premium Business Class seats and the experience of what is likely to feel like a VIP jet.
Breaking Travel News interview: Akbar al Baker, chief executive, Qatar Airways
Phil Blizzard here speaks with Akbar al Baker, chief executive, Qatar Airways at the Arabian Travel Market 2014 in Dubai and starts by asking about the soon to be launched ‘all business class’ flights to London Heathrow Airport.