Qatar Airways News
Qatar Airways seeks Cargolux stake
Qatar Airways has revealed it will purchase a 35 percent stake in Europe’s largest all-freight airline, Cargolux. The Middle Eastern carrier expects the deal to close today, with Qatar Airways - recognised as the Middle East’s Leading Airline Business Class at the World Travel Awards earlier this year - acquiring holdings the Luxembourg state bought during the economic crisis.
Qatar Airways launches flights to third city in Iran
Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, marking the first of three route start-ups this month
Qatar Airways moves to Terminal 8 at JFK
Qatar Airways has switched its operations at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from Terminal 4 to Terminal 8 as part of the airline’s drive to offer passengers enhanced levels of service.
Qatar Airways Cargo adds three new routes
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced an expansion of its dedicated freighter routes with new services to Hanoi, Kozhikode and Bengaluru.
Qatar Airways to go direct and daily on Budapest-Doha
Budapest Airport confirmed today that Qatar Airways will begin to operate direct flights to Doha from the airport, on an expanded daily frequency, effective 14 September.
Qatar Airways forges ahead with global expansion
Qatar Airways today reinforced its long-term commitment to growth with continued investment in new aircraft, new routes and improving airport infrastructure ahead of next year’s opening of the New Doha International Airport.
Qatar Airways’ Budapest route goes daily
Qatar Airways has taken another key step to expand operations in Eastern Europe by increasing capacity on its recently-introduced Doha – Budapest route to daily non-stop scheduled services.
Qatar Airways places $1.4bn Boeing order
Qatar Airways has placed an order for three 777 Freighters and two 777-300ERs with American aircraft manufacturer Boeing. In 2010 Qatar Airways was recognised by the World Travel Awards as offering the Middle East’s Leading Airline Business Class and Middle East’s Leading Airline Lounge.
Qatar Airways unveils biggest promotion In Its history
Taking the level of excitement to new heights, Qatar Airways today unveiled the long-awaited highlight of its 100th destination launch campaign – a ‘two for the price of one’ ticket offer marking the biggest promotion in its 14-year history.
Boeing Delivers Qatar Airways 25th 777
Boeing has delivered Qatar Airways its 25th 777 at a ceremony in the Middle East. The carrier – which was recognised as offering the Middle East’s Leading Airline Business Class by the World Travel Awards in 2010 – will employ the aircraft on its network of 99 international destinations.
Qatar Airways celebrates 100th destination
In anticipation of Qatar Airways’ milestone 100th destination on April 6, the airline is offering its biggest travel giveaway ever.
Qatar Airways changes airport for Alexandria flights
Qatar Airways is to transfer its Alexandria flights to the city’s Borg El Arab Airport from March 27.