Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker to Step Down After 27 Years of Service, Successor Named

Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive – His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer… Read the full press release

Nominations Open for 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards Recognizing Outstanding Achievements in the Aviation Industry

Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations will be accepted from all individuals or organizations working in the aviation value chain and will close at 23:59 CET on 19 April 2023. The annual awards… Read the full press release

Oman Air joins the oneworld® Alliance

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air will join the oneworld® Alliance, further strengthening the premier airline alliance’s leading position in the Middle East. Based in Muscat, Oman Air was elected as a oneworld member designate in Doha by the oneworld Governing Board, comprising the Chief Executives of all oneworld member airlines…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches improved “Beyond Business” corporate rewards programme

The airline’s corporate rewards programme now caters to businesses of all sizes QATAR, Doha, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has revamped its “Beyond Business” corporate rewards programme to offer benefits to more businesses. First launched in January 2019, “Beyond Business” catered mainly to the corporate travel needs of Small and Medium Enterprises… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates 10 successful years of service in Bulgaria

Award-winning airline announces plans to resume non-stop flights to the capital of Bulgaria from Doha later this year DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways marked a milestone in its history with Bulgaria, celebrating 10 successful years since its first flight between Doha and Sofia Airport (SOF) on 14 September 2011. The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways resumes services to Sofia via Bucharest

Resumption of three weekly flights to Sofia, Bulgaria on 16 October 2020 will see the airline’s network expand to more than 700 weekly flights to 100 destinations Airline’s young, mixed fleet of sustainable aircraft gives it the ability to offer passengers more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle East,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces expanded codeshare cooperation with SriLankan Airlines

The agreement will open more destinations on the Qatar Airways network to SriLankan Airlines’ passengers Flights to the island of Gan in the Maldives will be available to Qatar Airways’ passengers for the first time DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce expanded codeshare cooperation with SriLankan Airlines, starting from… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches new direct flights to Santorini, Greece and new services to Dubrovnik, Croatia

Airline will also add 66 weekly frequencies to 20 existing destinations in 2020, including Dhaka, Bangladesh; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Windhoek, Namibia amongst others Airline announced a host of exciting new destinations to be launched in first half of 2020, such as Dubrovnik, Croatia; Santorini, Greece; Osaka, Japan and non-stop direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways invites customers to book flights and receive match tickets for the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019TM

Football fans can enjoy great savings on flights to Doha and receive match tickets Promotion supported by Qatar Airways’ latest global TV campaign ‘Make Qatar Your Goal’ DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today (18 October 2019) launched an exciting promotion to Doha as the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates flight from Doha to Langkawi, Malaysia

Four-times-weekly service via Penang operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, expanding to five-times-weekly from 27 October 2019 Eighth new destination added to the airline’s growing network in 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Langkawi, Malaysia touched down at Langkawi International Airport on Tuesday 15… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates the opening of its new office in Amman

First ever Qatar Airways owned building in Jordan with modern working environment is set to create new opportunities for the airlines. AMMAN, Jordan, 2019-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated the opening of its new office in Amman which was initiated with its inauguration on Monday, 2 September and was followed by an… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches new office in Amman, Jordan

Qatar Airways currently operates 21 weekly flights from Doha to Amman DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its new offices in Amman, Jordan on Monday, 2 September 2019. The successful office opening celebration was attended by the Transport Minister of Jordan, His Excellency Eng. Anmar Khasawneh and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and GE Aviation sign multiple agreements for GE engines

Signing ceremony held at the White House and witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar and U.S. President Donald Trump DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and GE Aviation signed multiple agreements yesterday for GE engines. As part of the agreements, Qatar Airways selected the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo signs landmark order for five new Boeing 777 freighters

Three new freighter-only routes also revealed: Hanoi to Dallas, Chicago to Singapore and Singapore – Los Angeles – Mexico City The cargo carrier will grow to become the number one global carrier this year in both fleet and network Doha, Qatar, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a significant new… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to win ‘Best Airline’ prize for a fifth time at the Skytrax World Airline Awards

Airline also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘World’s Best Business Class Seat’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar becomes the first airline to win ‘Best Airline’ prize for a fifth time in what are widely regarded as the ‘the Oscars of the aviation industry’ DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates new service between Doha and Davao, Philippines

Davao is the third destination in the Philippines on Qatar Airways’ rapidly-expanding global network Direct return services to Davao will operate once per week by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Davao, Philippines, touched down today (18 June 2019) at Davao… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces redesigned menu cards, tableware and dining concepts for its passengers in Economy Class

Award-winning airline introduces redesigned menu cards, tableware and dining concepts for its passengers in Economy Class DOHA, Qatar, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has revealed a new Economy Class on-board experience branded ‘Quisine’, designed to further elevate customers’ dining experience when they travel with the award-winning airline. To begin their dining experience,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches flights to Rabat, Morocco on 29 May 2019; announces joint business agreement with Royal Air Maroc

Three weekly flights to Rabat via Marrakech to begin 29 May 2019 Award-winning airline offers passengers a daily connection to Casablanca Royal Air Maroc to operate daily flights to Casablanca from Doha commencing in June DOHA, Qatar, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will launch flights to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways unveils further expansion plans and significant number of new destinations for 2018 – 2019 at ITB Berlin

Qatar Airways unveils further expansion plans and significant number of new destinations for 2018 – 2019 at ITB Berlin Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hits back at his neighbours for the illegal blockade on Qatar at ITB opening day press conference Brand-new exhibition stand unveiled at a ceremony attended… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces partnership with FC Bayern München AG as its platinum partner until June 2023

Qatar Airways officially announces FC Bayern München partnership at ITB in Germany  Five-year partnership agreement with FC Bayern München commences 1 July 2018 and lasts until 30 June 2023  Qatar Airways currently operates 35 flights per week between Doha and Germany DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates direct non-stop flight to Pattaya, its newest Thai destination

Pattaya marks the airline’s fifth destination to Thailand, and the first new route launch for the airline in 2018  Qatar Airways now operates 64 weekly flights to Thailand DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first direct non-stop flight to the beautiful holiday destination of Pattaya touched down at U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways welcomed the arrival of the Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft to Qatar

Qatar Airways welcomed the arrival of the Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft to Qatar   The State of Qatar was the first stop for the Airbus Demonstration Tour to showcase the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft throughout the Middle East and Asia Pacific Qatar Airways is the global launch customer of the A350-1000 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-29… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to ever fly the ultra-modern Airbus A350 to Greece

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to ever fly the ultra-modern Airbus A350 to Greece   The award-winning airline deployed the state-of-the-art aircraft on the Doha-Athens route today Qatar Airways to launch direct service to Thessaloniki in March, as part of the airline’s continued expansion plans Airline shortly to be the launch customer for the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces its participation in the inaugural Kuwait Aviation Show 2018

Qatar Airways announces its participation in the inaugural Kuwait Aviation Show 2018   Event will take place from 17-20 January at Kuwait International Airport Qatar Airways will display its Boeing 777 equipped with the groundbreaking Qsuite Business Class Seat Award-winning airline’s State-of-the-Art Airbus A350-900 also to be on display DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces its award-winning Qsuite on Washington, D.C. flights

Qatar Airways kicks off 2018 by introducing its innovative Qsuite on Washington, D.C. flights, making the city the second U.S. destination to offer the innovative new Business Class product Qsuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed in Business Class and customisable private cabins for up to four people, setting a new standard in luxury travel… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group publishes its Sustainability Report 2016-17

Qatar Airways Group publishes its Sustainability Report 2016-17   Qatar Airways Group’s commitment to environmentally sustainable growth reaps environmental and financial benefits DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group today (08 January 2018) published its Sustainability Report 2016-17, providing a comprehensive review of the Group’s extensive commitment to environmental sustainability. The airline… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of IATA

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of IATA   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of prestigious global aviation industry… Read the full press release

Vistara launches an interline partnership with Qatar’s flag-carrier, Qatar Airways

New Delhi, 2017-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service airline, today (August 22, 2017) announced the launch of an interline partnership with Qatar’s flag-carrier, Qatar Airways. The partnership enables Qatar Airways’ customers to travel seamlessly on Vistara’s domestic flights, to and from Qatar Airway’s global network. Together the two airlines will provide… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new interline partnership with Indian airline Vistara

Agreement with premium carrier strengthens Qatar Airways’ commitment to India with greater choice and connectivity First and only Indian airline to offer Premium Economy on domestic routes DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today (22 August 2017) entered into a new interline partnership with growing, full-service Indian airline Vistara, as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates its first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic

Qatar Airways inaugurates its first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic   Qatar Airways’ new daily non-stop route marks the airline’s first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic Airline continues its robust expansion in Eastern Europe, with launch of service to Kyiv, Ukraine to take place next week  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release