Qatar Airways to increase its Business Class seat capacity to Johannesburg

• Award-winning airline increases Business Class seats to Johannesburg by nearly 40 per cent
• Upgraded service will operate on one of Qatar Airways’ double-daily flights to Johannesburg

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to increasing customer demand, Qatar Airways will boost its premium offering to Johannesburg increasing its Business Class seat capacity by nearly 40 per cent for the busy winter season starting this month.

The daily Boeing 777 wide-body service will now provide 42 Business Class seats and will complement Qatar Airways’ second daily Boeing 787 Dreamliner with its 22 Business Class seats between Doha and South Africa’s biggest metropolis Johannesburg.

The introduction of this Boeing 777 will offer passengers from Johannesburg, and those travelling to the city from Qatar Airways’ global network, an opportunity to experience the World’s Best Business Class. Qatar Airways was voted by millions of passengers at the Skytrax 2016 Awards for offering the World’s Best Business Class, Best Business Class Airline Lounge, and Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East. These accolades are a reflection of Qatar Airways’ end-to-end superior service providing passengers with unforgettable flight experiences. Besides offering fully lie-flat seats with up to 3,000 options of in-flight entertainment, the airline provides one of the best dining experiences available at 30,000 feet. Business Class passengers can dine on demand, enjoying a number of signature dishes prepared by world-renowned chefs, and will also receive Giorgio Armani Fragrances and Beauty amenity kits to keep them refreshed throughout their journey.

Qatar Airways Senior Vice President for Africa, Middle East & Pakistan, Mr. Ehab Amin, said: “We have seen very strong demand for our Johannesburg service since the launch of this route in 2005, especially in the premium cabins. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in Johannesburg last year, and over the last decade demand for Qatar Airways flights has grown. Last year, we increased frequencies to the city from 10 flights-a-week to double-daily flights. The additional service to Johannesburg reflects the growing demand for travel to and from this popular destination.

“Doha’s Hamad International Airport is well positioned as a gateway to destinations across continents and our Business Class passengers from Johannesburg can experience the award-winning Al Mourjan Business Lounge while transferring at the airport to go to any Qatar Airways global destination. We look forward to welcoming even more travellers on board to enjoy the premium service on our flights.”

The Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Doha has set new benchmarks for airport lounges offering a multitude of facilities such as a dedicated family room, games room for children, quiet room with individual and double occupancy resting areas, luxurious shower facilities, and a business centre offering 24/7 secretarial services. The central area of the lounge offers a vast range of seating options including a raised garden area with teak wood and garden furniture, flanked by a water feature. All passengers relaxing at the lounge can enjoy a 24-hour buffet serving international tapas and mezze and a full range of beverages.

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About Qatar Airways:
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its 19th year of operations, Qatar Airways has a modern fleet of 190 aircraft flying to more than 150 key business and leisure destinations across six continents.

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was awarded World’s Best Business Class; Best Business Class Airline Lounge and Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East at the prestigious 2016 World Airline Awards managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax.

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’ inflight entertainment system offers passengers up to 3,000 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 as well as 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 is one of the world’s leaders in sponsoring global sporting events, including the strategic team sponsorships of FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi Arabia FC. Qatar Airways’ strategy reflects 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 cargo carrier, serves more than 50 exclusive freighter destinations worldwide via its Doha hub and also delivers freight to more than 150 key business and leisure destinations globally on 190 aircraft. The Qatar Airways Cargo fleet now includes eight Airbus 330Fs, 11 Boeing 777 freighters and two Boeing 747 freighters.

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Qatar Airways Group, Corporate Communications Department
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