Tag Archives: His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker

Qatar Airways to showcase the newest and best of its fleet with display of five aircraft at the 2015 Paris Air Show next month at Le Bourget in Paris

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Five–star Airline to showcase three new fleet types which the airline introduced over the last 12 months, the A380, A350 XWB and the all Business Class A319 Qatar Airways will also showcase the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and an Airbus A320 featuring this aircraft’s all-new Business Class cabin with fully lie-flat beds DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-26 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands its services to Germany with the new A350 XWB aircraft being deployed on its Doha-Munich route

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Five-star airline announces second German destination for world’s newest aircraft DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Global Launch Customer of the A350 XWB, has announced the expansion of its A350 services to Germany, with the new state-of-the-art aircraft being deployed on its Doha-Munich route. Commencing 1st October 2015, the Doha-based airline will… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ business jet division Qatar Executive to purchase up to 30 aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

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Up To 30 Gulfstream Aircraft To Join Qatar Executive Fleet GENEVA, Switzerland, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ business jet division – today announced that it has agreed to purchase up to 30 aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp as part of a Memorandum of Understanding originally announced in October of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh on 5th June 2015

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to announce that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh on Friday 5th June 2015. Qatar Airways has been named as the Official Match Airline Partner for this highly anticipated match, which will take place eight days… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways acquires the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland conveniently located near Edinburgh International Airport

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DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland, one of the best-located hotels for travellers to Edinburgh and an excellent base for exploring the rest of Scotland. The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor which operates more than… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways further extends its partnership with Education Above All Foundation with the launch of its online donation facility to support the ‘Educate A Child’ programme

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The airline extends its donation services to travellers booking online Educate A Child received QAR2.4 million in donations through the airline partnership in 2014 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to announce the launch of its online donation facility to support the ‘Educate A Child’ programme, further extending its partnership with… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group sets new industry record with the delivery of four new Al Maha aircraft to Doha in just one day from Airbus

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Al Maha Airways receives its first four A320 aircraft from Airbus and joins them to the Qatar Airways fleet DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group has set a new industry record, with the delivery of four new Al Maha aircraft to Doha in just one day, from aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The new… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases the frequency of weekly flights to 10 of its most popular destinations throughout the Middle East and Europe

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Frequency increases scheduled to meet holiday and long-term travel demands Destinations include cities throughout the Middle East and Europe Triple-daily to Athens starting June 1 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has responded to the continuous rise in passenger demand with an increase in the frequency of weekly flights to 10 of its… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore

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Five-star airline meets increasing passenger demand to Bengaluru with B777 Airline to add 32% more seats BENGALURU, India, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is continuing its expansion plans in India with a significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru (formerly known… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches flights to Zanzibar its third gateway in Tanzania from 1st July 2015

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Airline’s African growth drive continues with five weekly flights to Zanzibar and new direct flights to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania from 1st July 2015 Launch of Zanzibar means Qatar Airways will be serving 20 destinations in Africa DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective from 1st July 2015, Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar, the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive addressed more than 150 international guests with keynote speech at the New York Times ‘Art for Tomorrow’ conference in Doha

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His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker delivers keynote speech on the importance of art as a pillar of society and connector of people around the globe Insight shared on the intricacies of transporting global masterpieces DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, delivered a keynote… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar

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Operations and Network Control Managers from global oneworld partner airlines participated in two-day event held in Doha, Qatar Discussions focused on operational best practices and areas of information integration DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was pleased to host the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar, on March 11 and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch additional daily flight to Singapore from June 1, 2015

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Third Daily Flight to Commence from 1 June 2015 Airline Announces That All Three Daily Flights Will Be Operated by the A350 XWB aircraft Singapore will become Airline’s Second A350 XWB Destination after Frankfurt DOHA, Qatar, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is to launch an additional daily flight to Singapore from June 1, 2015, as… Read the full press release

The Airport Hotel at Hamad International Airport gives Qatar Airways’ passengers the option of checking in their luggage up to 12 hours prior to their flight departure

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The Airport Hotel invites its guests to check-in baggage up to 12 hours prior to their flight from Hamad International Airport Exclusive benefit for Qatar Airways’ passengers staying at The Airport Hotel DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Hotel at Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that guests travelling with Qatar Airways now… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase capacity on its flights to Italy and to introduce double-daily flights to Madrid

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Qatar Airways to operate widebody aircraft on its routes to Milan and Rome from March 29 and Venice from June 16 Qatar Airways strengthens commitment to Spain, with double daily scheduled services to Madrid from July 16 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth in Europe with an increase… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to establish “Qatar Airways & Aspire Academy – Football Dreams Africa” with Aspire Academy

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Young Footballers to be given an Unforgettable Experience of Training in Barcelona and Playing against the FC Barcelona Youth Team Qatar Airways Offers 20 Fans an Exciting Opportunity to Win Tickets to Barcelona and Camp Nou stadium tour Airline Reaches Out to Millions of Football Fans through Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative DOHA, Qatar, 2014-12-22 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Qatar Airway became the most ‘liked’ global airline on Facebook with eight million fans on its global page

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In the Same Week that Qatar Airways Crossed the 8,000,000 Facebook Fan Milestone, the Airline Overtook its Nearest Competitor and Became the Number One Most “Liked” Global Airline DOHA, Qatar, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways reached yet another milestone when it became the most ‘liked’ global airline on Facebook, the world’s most popular social… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsored the 2014 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) General Assembly and Prize-Giving Ceremony held in Doha

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2014 Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, and World Rally WRC2 Champion, Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah, attend the annual event DOHA, Qatar,  2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways proudly sponsored the 2014 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) General Assembly and Prize-Giving Ceremony held in Doha from December 1–5, 2014, as the global and exclusive airline. The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways continues to expand in Africa with the launch of flights to the Eritrean capital Asmara

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Five-star Airline Celebrates with a VIP Reception in Asmara Passengers to Benefit from a Direct Non-stop Service Connecting Asmara via Doha to more than 140 Global Destinations DOHA, Qatar, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has continued its expansion into Africa with the launch of services to its twelfth new destination this year, the Eritrean… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive to take part in the Middle East’s leading business aviation show MEBA in Dubai

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Qatar Executive’s brand-new Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to be on static display Qatar Airways’ private jet division places strong focus on promoting its maintenance services to business aviation community Qatar Executive team welcomes visitors at booth #537 Doha, QATAR, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division – is once again… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases its flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to double-daily service from 29th March 2015

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Airline to Launch Second Daily Flight from 29th March 2015 Double-Daily Service Highlights Qatar Airways’ Commitment to Expansion in Turkey DOHA, Qatar, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, will expand its flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 29th March 2015, as it increases its frequency to a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to use INTERPOL’s I-Checkit system to screen the passports of its passengers to prevent use of stolen passports to cross borders

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Agreement underlines need to prevent use of stolen passports to cross borders Doha, Qatar, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of efforts to enhance international travel security, Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with INTERPOL to use the world police body’s I-Checkit system to screen the passports of its passengers against INTERPOL’s Stolen and Lost… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways further expands its fleet with the delivery of two Boeing 787 Dreamliners and one Boeing 777 in one day

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Two new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and a Boeing 777 touchdown at Hamad International Airport on the same day DOHA, Qatar, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time in its history, Qatar Airways took delivery of three new aircraft in one day last week as two Boeing 787 Dreamliners and one Boeing 777 joined its… Read the full press release

Educate A Child receives 2.4 million Qatari Riyal donation as part of the Qatar Airways partnership

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Doha, Qatar, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Educate A Child, a global programme of the Education Above All Foundation, receives a 2.4 million Qatari Riyal donation as part of the Qatar Airways partnership. The funds will go towards benefitting children in co-funded education programmes in more than 30 countries worldwide, driving toward EAC’s vision of a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates its first anniversary of joining the oneworld airline alliance network

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Qatar Airways officially joined the alliance in October 2013 Anniversary commemorated with staff event, special flight sale and Qmiles offering Doha, QATAR, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated its first anniversary of joining the oneworld airline alliance network on 30th October, having joined the global partnership one year prior. The only carrier in the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to start A380 service to Bangkok in January 2015

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The highly acclaimed A380 will commence operations to the popular Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok in January 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ highly anticipated A380 aircraft will soon touchdown in Bangkok, Thailand, following the overwhelming success of its inaugural service to London Heathrow introduced earlier this month. The airline is scheduled… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways orders 20 aircrafts from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

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Memorandum Of Understanding Outlines 20-Aircraft Purchase, Including Launch Order For Newly Announced Gulfstream G500 SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2014-10-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. for the purchase of up to 20 aircraft. The agreement was announced in conjunction with Gulfstream’s introduction of an all-new family of business jets, the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named “Best Business Class Airline” at Business Traveller Awards 2014 for the second year in a row

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Award follows introduction of popular all-Business Class Business One service DOHA, Qatar, 2014-10-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Qatar Airways has been named “Best Business Class Airline” at the high profile Business Traveller Awards 2014, which were held at The Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London, recently. The award follows… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways honoured for the fifth consecutive year as Best Middle East Airline at the 2014 Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards

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Asia Pacific is one of the most valued markets in the Qatar Airways network with 38 flights per week to Hong Kong and Mainland China DOHA, Qatar, 2014-10-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been honoured for the fifth consecutive year as Best Middle East Airline at the 2014 Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards. The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways boosts services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket effective October 26

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Daily Flights to Phuket will be De-linked from Kuala Lumpur Effective October 26 DOHA, Qatar, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will boost services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket, effective October 26th, 2014. The airline currently serves the Doha – Phuket route daily via a linked service through the Malaysian… Read the full press release