Qatar Airways News Page 59
Qatar Airways steps up flights to Jeddah for Hajj
In preparation for the Hajj season, Qatar Airways will operate additional flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from Tuesday, 8th October through Sunday, 20th October.
American Airlines and Qatar Airways strengthen relationship
American Airlines and Doha-based Qatar Airways today announce an expansion of their relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement, providing customers more opportunities to earn and redeem miles when traveling across each airline’s global network.
Qatar Airways charts journey of first Airbus A380
The much anticipated delivery of Qatar Airways’ first A380 is one step closer after the aircraft was ferried from Toulouse to Hamburg during a test flight last week. The Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, is one of thirteen on order by Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways links with British Airways in loyalty deal
Qatar Airways has announced an immediate partnership with British Airways between the airlines’ frequent flyer programmes. Qatar Airways Privilege Club members and British Airways Executive Club members are now able to earn miles, and can begin redeeming miles as of October 1st 2013 on each other’s flights.
Qatar Airways set to join oneworld in October
Qatar Airways will become a full member of oneworld with effect from October 30th 2013, adding one of the world’s fastest growing and most highly rated airlines to the world’s leading quality airline alliance. The carrier will become the only one of the big three Gulf carriers to join any of the global airline alliances.
Qatar Airways flies into Chengdu, China
Qatar Airways has further expanded its operations in China with the launch of scheduled flights to Chengdu, the airline’s sixth destination to China. Flight QR884 arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to an impressive water salute, following its non-stop journey from the airline’s operational hub in Doha, capital of Qatar.
Qatar Airways launches new flights to Ta’if, Saudi Arabia
Qatar Airways has announced it will begin flights to Ta’if, in the Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, beginning October 2nd 2013. The non-stop service from Doha will operate four-times-a-week.
Kenya welcomes additional Qatar Airways flights
Kenya’s east African affairs, and tourism cabinet secretary, Phyllis Kandie, has welcomed Qatar Airways’ decision to increase its frequency between Doha and Nairobi by adding four additional weekly flights to and from the capital city. Beginning September 1st, 2013, the airline will increase its A320 aircraft flights to 18 flights per week, up from the current 14 flights.
Increased baggage allowance at Qatar Airways
Effective September 1st 2013, passengers flying Qatar Airways routes worldwide will have enhanced baggage allowances with additional baggage weight allowed per person. Economy weight allowances have increased from 23kg to 30kg while Business and First Class have each increased from 30kg and 40kg to 40kg and 50kg respectively.
Qatar Airways brings Dreamliner service to India
Qatar Airways has announced plans to extend its Boeing 787 Dreamliner route network to India with the launch of services to and from Delhi and Bangalore starting September 1st. Commenting on the decision, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said: “In line with our commitment to offer our passengers the most exceptional travel experience, we are delighted to introduce Qatar Airways’ Dreamliner on two of our important Indian routes.”
Qatar Airways marks ten years in China with Chengdu route
Beginning September 3rd, Qatar Airways will begin thrice-weekly scheduled flights to and from Chengdu, a major economic centre of western China. The Doha–Chengdu route will also mark ten years of Qatar Airways services to China, with the city joining Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Chongqing as the airline’s sixth gateway into the country.
Qatar Airways adds African flights with Ethiopia route
Qatar Airways is set to begin three-flights-a-week to Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, on September 18th, 2013. The new service from Doha to Addis Ababa will be operated with an Airbus A320 in a two-class configuration of 132 seats in Economy and 12 in Business Class.