Discover Qatar Wonders from the Skies: Qatar Airways Introduces ‘Discover Doha by Air’ Tours
Embark on an airborne journey to explore Qatar’s unforgettable landmarks
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways’ destination management company, Discover Qatar, unveils its latest offering, ‘Discover Doha by Air’, providing travelers with an exclusive opportunity to explore Qatar’s stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks from the comfort of a light aircraft. Designed for discerning adventurers seeking bespoke experiences, the air tour promises a fusion of adventure, thrill-seeking, and exploration. Accommodating up to eight passengers in an air-conditioned cabin of a Cessna 208 Caravan, the tour offers a 45-minute flight over key attractions including Al Thumama Stadium, The Pearl Island, and the National Museum of Qatar. Bookings are now open, with tours available from Thursday to Monday, offering morning and afternoon slots. Additionally, passengers with transit times of 6 hours or more at Hamad International Airport can enjoy the experience with private return transfers between the airport and Doha International Airport Premium Terminal.
(PRESS RELEASE) Doha, Qatar, 2024-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ destination management company, Discover Qatar, announces the launch of its exclusive air tour, ‘Discover Doha by Air’, an endeavour that further builds on the magic of exploring Qatar. The tour offers discerning travellers the opportunity to explore breath-taking landscapes and iconic landmarks from the unparalleled comfort and convenience of a light aircraft.
Designed to cater to the desires of the everyday explorer seeking bespoke adventures, ‘Discover Doha by Air’ promises an extraordinary fusion of adventure, thrill-seeking, and exploration.
Each air tour is well-planned and prepared to comfortably accommodate eight passengers in an air-conditioned cabin of a Cessna 208 Caravan, a single-engine light turboprop utility aircraft, designed with large windows that are ideal for aerial viewing. The onboard headphones will allow customers to clearly hear the pilot’s in-flight commentary during their experience.
Discover Qatar Senior Vice President, Steven Reynolds, said: “Guests are invited to embark on an unforgettable journey around Doha’s skies, soaring above remarkable landscapes and cultural treasures, on the Cessna 208 Caravan. At Discover Qatar, we are continuously working to curate our offerings to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.”
With a flight duration of 45 minutes, the aircraft will take off from Doha International Airport Premium Terminal, first flying over Al Thumama Stadium, Aspire Zone and Education City and then move towards Lusail Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium and Thakira Mangrove Forest. The journey will continue with flybys over The Pearl Island, Al Safliya Island, Katara Cultural Village and West Bay. Before reaching the airport, the aircraft will be flying over the Corniche, National Museum of Qatar, Museum of Islamic Art and Stadium 974 for a grand finish.
With the first tour scheduled for Thursday, 27 June 2024, booking is now available at discoverqatar.qa/air and priced at QAR 710 for adults and children over two years of age, and free of charge for children under two years of age. Seats can be reserved for morning and afternoon tours from Thursday to Monday. Guests can also conveniently pair their air tour with Discover Qatar return airport transfers to and from Doha International Airport Premium.
The experience is also available for passengers transiting for 6 or more hours at Hamad International Airport with a starting price of QAR 850, including private return transfers between Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport Premium Terminal.
About Discover Qatar
Discover Qatar is the Destination Management Company (DMC) for the Qatar Airways Group. Discover Qatar strives to make Qatar stand out on the world stage as a premium tourist destination and takes immense pride in developing and showcasing the best experiences available here.
Discover Qatar has built an excellent network of partnerships which enables it to offer:
· An exceptional and comprehensive selection of hotels
· A unique range of tours and excursions
· Airport services including Transit Tours, Meet and Assist and Transfers
· Stopovers, long and short stays to ensure every customer is able to experience Qatar at its best
· A growing range of sporting events
· End to end service for MICE events, Cruise handling and Educational Travel
For more information on Discover Qatar, please visit www.discoverqatar.qa.
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About Qatar Airways
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for the tenth time at the 2023 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, Best Airline in the Middle East, World’s Best Business Class Lounge and World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining at the prestigious awards held during the 2023 Paris Air Show. Qatar Airways is an unprecedented seven-time winner of the “World’s Best Airline” voted by Skytrax (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022). As leaders in industry innovation and digital adoption, Qatar Airways was recently voted the world’s best airline website by World Travel Tech Awards.
Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ in 2021 and 2022 consecutively. This year, Hamad International Airport has been ranked by Skytrax as the second-best airport in the world, and received the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ accolade for the ninth time in a row, as well as ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’.
Media Contact:
Qatar Airways Group
Corporate Communications Department
qrmedia@qatarairways.com.qa
+974 4022 2200
Source: Qatar Airways
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