Qatar Airways News
Qatar Airways expands Saudi Arabia flight options with new Gassim route
Qatar Airways has confirmed the launch date for scheduled flights to Gassim – its newest gateway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Effective January 7th 2013, Gassim will become Qatar Airways’ fifth destination in the country, where it already serves Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Medina.
Millennium and Copthorne signs frequent flyer agreement with Qatar Airways
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, one of the world’s largest owned-and managed hotel companies, announced the signing of its frequent flyer agreement with Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways expands European operations
Qatar Airways is to launch scheduled flights to Serbia and Poland by the end of the year. Services to the previously announced destination of Belgrade, capital of Serbia, have been confirmed for a November 20th 2012 start with a thrice-weekly schedule via Ankara.
Qatar Airways to add Chicago flights next year
Qatar Airways has announced an expansion of its USA route network with the introduction of daily passenger flights to Chicago from April 10th next year. The non-stop service from Doha will be the carrier’s fourth USA gateway, following already successful daily operations to New York (JFK), Washington (IAD) and Houston (IAH).
Qatar Airways expands African network to Kilimanjaro
Qatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with today’s launch of daily scheduled flights to Kilimanjaro – its 18th gateway on the diverse Continent and second destination in Tanzania.
Qatar Airways to showcase Dreamliner as Farnborough gets underway
Qatar Airways, the Middle East launch customer of the Boeing 787, will set an industry milestone at Farnborough International Air Show later when its first Dreamliner takes to the skies in a never-seen-before public flying display. The aircraft is scheduled to participate in a hallmark feature of the air show calendar – the afternoon flying programme.
Qatar Airways links with Tourism Western Australia for advertising push
Qatar Airways has embarked on a A$1.2million joint tourism promotional campaign with the government of Western Australia to coincide with the launch of the airline’s new flights to Perth. The two-year agreement involves Qatar Airways and Tourism Western Australia undertaking joint marketing activities to promote attractions of the state Down Under.
Qatar Airways launches new flights to Perth, Australia
Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to the Western Australian city of Perth, officially marking the start of thrice-weekly services to the mining hub. Perth becomes Qatar Airways’ second gateway in Australia after Melbourne – and the carrier’s 117th destination worldwide.
Qatar Airways eyes Saudi expansion following aviation liberalisation
Qatar Airways has expressed interest in launching an airline registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a first step, chief executive Akbar Al Baker has held talks with Prince Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud to discuss opportunities arising from the Kingdom’s newly-launched aviation liberalisation policy.
Qatar Airways to unveil new Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Qatar Airways will unveil its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time at the world’s largest aerospace event, Farnborough International Air Show, taking place in the UK between July 9 and 15.
GOL and Qatar Airways enter into mileage sharing agreement
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Latin America, and Qatar Airways, the Qatar state airline, announce the beginning of a Frequent Flyer agreement, enabling participants of GOL SMILES and Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club loyalty programs to accumulate miles on all flights operated by the two groups. It will also be possible to redeem tickets shortly.
Qatar Airways moves into Mozambique
Qatar Airways has announced a further expansion of its African operations with plans to launch scheduled flights to Mozambique, effective October 31st. Thrice-weekly flights will operate from Doha to Mozambique’s capital city of Maputo via Johannesburg, becoming the 20th African destination served by the award-winning airline.