Qatar Airways launches Oryx Kids Club

Qatar Airways launches Oryx Kids Club

  • Hero mascots ‘Orry’ and ‘Orah’ join their friends to help celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’ new dedicated flying club for children
  • New long-haul activity kits, special children’s menu, toys and Loyalty Programme promise to keep kids entertained on flights

DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of Oryx Kids Club, an exciting new flying club for the airline’s youngest passengers, designed to put even more fun into flying for children.

The fun-filled launch took place at a press conference at KidzMondo Doha, hosted by Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Ehab Amin, and Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Marketing and Corporate Communications, Ms. Salam Al Shawa, with a special appearance by the Oryx Kids Club hero mascots, ‘Orry’ and ‘Orah’ the Oryx and their three furry friends – Kamil the camel, Faaiz the falcon and Farah the desert fox.

The Oryx Kids Club and Oryx Kids Loyalty Programme offer special new children’s in-flight meal boxes and plush toys on board, in addition to a new and exclusive frequent flyer programme designed just for young passengers. Children ages two-11 will be able to register for the Oryx Kids Loyalty Programme and earn Qmiles, which they can redeem for attractive awards and exclusive benefits. They will also earn Qpoints, which allow them to upgrade to a higher tier.

Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Ehab Amin, said: “Qatar Airways is delighted to announce the launch of Oryx Kids Club programme and loyalty programme for its youngest travellers, offering them the opportunity to enjoy exceptional benefits while travelling with Qatar Airways. As an airline that is committed to welcoming children and families on board, Qatar Airways is thrilled about this new opportunity to interact with our passengers, from the moment they arrive at the airport.”

Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Marketing and Communications, Ms. Salam Al Shawa, said: “Flying with Qatar Airways should always be a fun and easy experience for families, and so we are excited to be able to launch our new Oryx Kids Club, making every flight with Qatar Airways even more enjoyable and relaxing for both parents and children.

“Helped by Orry and Orah, and their friends Kamil, Faaiz and Farah, we want to inspire and excite children when they fly, and make Qatar Airways the airline of choice for families. Our great new cuddly toys, brand new activity packs, specially-designed children’s meals and a new frequent flyer offering, the Oryx Kids Loyalty Programme, which are supported by an extensive range of existing products and services that we already offer, will make flying with Qatar Airways a seamless and fun-filled journey for every child.”

Managing Director at Aura Entertainment Services, Mr. Nabil Barakat, said: “KidzMondo empowers our younger generations to realise the country’s National Vision 2030 and achieve its objectives of human and social development towards creating an advanced knowledge-based economy. Our edutainment city also acts as the perfect platform for our trusted partners, and Qatar Airways, by partnering with KidzMondo Doha, has demonstrated its support of this ambitious national vision as a socially responsible organisation. It has built a long-lasting impression with today’s parents and tomorrow’s citizens and residents in a meaningful way, while creating memorable events and positive engagements with its brand.”

Qatar Airways will also introduce new in-flight children’s meal boxes, which are more exciting, nutritious and varied. And later this year, each registered child will also receive a free cuddly toy of one of the Oxyx Kids Club’s five hero mascots, as well as an exciting new long-haul activity pack with fun games inside.

As part of the initiative, the Oryx Kids Loyalty Programme will also be launched in coming months for children ages 2-11, offering them the opportunity to enjoy value-added benefits while travelling with Qatar Airways as well as the ability to earn Qmiles, which can be redeemed for attractive awards. In addition, they will also be eligible to earn Qpoints, which moves them to a higher tier, offering exclusive benefits.

The programme will also feature a specially-designed secure section on the Privilege Club website where children can view their own dashboard, Qmiles balance, travel history and much more, keeping young loyalty members updated about their membership account.

Although the loyalty programme is for young travellers, parents will also play a key role in managing their child’s account, making it an exciting opportunity for parents and children who plan to travel together, so both can enjoy the mutual benefits provided by Privilege Club.

The fun new hero mascots will feature on the airline’s website, in marketing material and in all the literature and activity packs given to children when they fly long-haul, as well as at special appearances at Hamad International Airport (HIA). All parents need to do is register with the Oryx Kids Club at www.qatarairways.com.qa as part of the booking process, to make sure their children can join in all the fun on board.

The airline has already made a substantial investment at its home and hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), to excite and inspire children. The iconic Teddy Bear lamp is a firm favourite with families, along with dedicated children’s play areas and the Qatar Airways Duty Free Bumble Tree store. Al Mourjan Lounge at HIA also features a Formula 1 simulator in the play area and a games room, as well as a dedicated children’s nursery. Children travelling on their own also have access to a special unaccompanied minors’ lounge.

With more than 4,000 entertainment options to choose from, Qatar Airways’ award-winning in-flight entertainment service, Oryx One, also features dedicated children’s channels such as Disney, Nickelodeon, the Cartoon Network, Baraaem and Jeem, to keep youngsters happy throughout the flight. Family-friendly films currently being shown on board include My Little Pony: The Movie, The Lego Ninjago Movie, The Boss Baby, Winnie the Pooh and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, as well as many others.

The award-winning airline has received a record number of accolades recently, including ‘Airline of the Year’ by the prestigious 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards, which was held at the Paris Air Show. This is the fourth time that Qatar Airways has been given this global recognition. In addition to being voted Best Airline by travellers from around the world, Qatar’s national carrier also won a raft of other major awards at the ceremony, including ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge.’

To pre-register your child for the Oryx Kids Club, please click here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/kids-programme.html

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Notes to Editors:

About Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is celebrating more than 20 years of Going Places Together with travellers across its more than 150 business and leisure destinations. The world’s fastest-growing airline will add a number of exciting new destinations to its growing network in 2018, including Thessaloniki, Greece; Cardiff, UK and many more, flying passengers on board its modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft.

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named ‘Airline of the Year’ by the 2017 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named ‘World’s Best Business Class,’ ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ and ‘World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge.’

Qatar Airways is a member of the oneworld global alliance. The award-winning alliance was named the World’s Best Airline Alliance 2015 by Skytrax for the third year running. Qatar Airways was the first Gulf carrier to join global airline alliance, oneworld, enabling its passengers to benefit from more than 1,000 airports in more than 150 countries, with 14,250 daily departures.

Oryx One, Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system offers passengers up to 4,000 entertainment options from the latest blockbuster movies, TV box sets, music, games and much more. Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights served by its B787, A350, A380, A319 and select A320 and A330 aircraft can also stay in touch with their friends and family around the world by using the award-winning airline’s on-board Wi-Fi and GSM service.

Qatar Airways proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways, the official FIFA partner, is the official sponsor of many top-level sporting events, including the FIFA 2018 and 2022 World Cups, reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message – Going Places Together.

Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s third largest international cargo carrier, serves more than 60 exclusive freighter destinations worldwide via its world-class Doha hub and also delivers freight to more than 150 key business and leisure destinations globally with more than 200 aircraft. The Qatar Airways Cargo fleet includes eight Airbus A330 freighters, 13 Boeing 777 freighters and two Boeing 747-8 freighters.

 

For further information, please contact:

Qatar Airways Group, Corporate Communications Department

Tel: +974 4022 2200
+974 4022 5350
qrmedia@qatarairways.com.qa