Qatar Airways News
Qatar Airways exhibits at Abu Dhabi Air Expo
Demonstrating its commitment to the vibrant Middle East business aviation market, Qatar Executive is exhibiting at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo from today until March 8th. The three-day event takes place at Al Bateen Executive Airport – the first dedicated business jet airport in the Middle East and North Africa.
First Qatar Airways Dreamliner on the production line
assembly line at the aircraft manufacturer’s Everett production plant in Seattle. US president Barack Obama, on a recent tour of Boeing’s factory, was taken to the 787 production line where Qatar Airways’ newest aircraft-type is currently being put together.
Qatar Airways opens Oryx Galleria in Doha
As part of Qatar Airways’ continued efforts to reward its loyal customers, the airline has officially opened Oryx Galleria – a brand new boutique designed exclusively for Privilege Club members to redeem their Qmiles. The walk-in-store, spread over two floors and located close to Doha International Airport, offers a wide range of over 600 branded products.
Victoria Azarenka takes Qatar Total Open ladies tennis championships title
Qatar Airways has offered its congratulations to world number one Victoria Azarenka from Belarus on winning the annual Qatar Total Open ladies tennis championships in Doha. Azarenka thrashed Australian Samantha Stosur in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, in front of a packed crowd at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.
Qatar Executive brings Bombardier Global 5000 business jet to Singapore
Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, Qatar Executive, is showcasing its Bombardier Global 5000 business jet at the Singapore Air Show, the largest aerospace event in Asia. With its aircraft participation at the five-day trade show, Qatar Executive reinforces its strategy to tap into up-and-coming markets, presenting its Qatar Executive product and service for the first time to the Asian audience.
Qatar Airways meets high-level Georgian delegation for tourism talks
Qatar Airways has been in talks with the government of Georgia on ways to help boost tourism to the south-east European country. Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker met with Georgian prime minister Nikoloz Gilauri while in Tbilisi last week for the launch of the airline’s scheduled flights to the city.
Qatar Airways’ 2012 expansion programme underway
Qatar Airways’ 2012 expansion programme is underway after the carrier launched scheduled daily flights to Tbilisi, Georgia via Baku, Azerbaijan. Qatar Airways is considered as offering the World’s Leading Airline Business Class by the World Travel Awards.
Qatar Duty Free to sponsor Qatar Masters
Qatar Duty Free has been named official retail partner of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy, the leading international golf tournament taking place in Doha. Some of the world’s leading players have descended on Qatar’s capital city for the annual golfing extravaganza, attracting thousands of spectators over four days of top-class golf which ends on Sunday February 5th.
Qatar Airways takes leadership role at Tour of Qatar
Qatar Airways has been named Official Partner of the Tour of Qatar cycling event, which is set to attract some of the best cyclists in the world. Now in its 11th year, the event will welcome more than 200 international cyclists to Qatar for some fine racing, with huge crowds expected to line the race route.
Qatar Airways opens new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow
Qatar Airways has opened its new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow, reinforcing the importance of one of the airline’s busiest routes. The Premium Lounge at Terminal 4 is the airline’s first dedicated facility for First and Business Class passengers outside its Doha hub.
Qatar Airways, British Airways return to Tripoli
Qatar Airways has announced it will resume flights to the Libyan capital Tripoli from February 2nd. Also today, British Airways unveiled plans to resume flights to Tripoli from Tuesday May 1st, 2012.
Qatar Airways showcases Boeing 777 long-haul in Bahrain
Qatar Airways has taken part in its first major event of the year, displaying one of its flagship Boeing 777 long-haul aircraft at the Bahrain International Air Show. Thousands of trade and public visitors attended the three-day event which took place at Sakhir Air Base in the Kingdom of Bahrain.