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Qatar Airways introduces its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to the Vienna route

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VIENNA, Austria, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the award-winning five-star airline, has introduced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to the Vienna route, starting September 1, 2014. The increase in demand in the region and the airline’s steadfast commitment to the Austrian market has resulted in the introduction of the state-of-the-art Dreamliner onto the Vienna-Doha route bringing an… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch scheduled flights to Eritrea’s capital city Asmara from 4 December 2014

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Twice-weekly Flights to begin December 4 Five-Star Carrier Continues African Expansion with New Route to Asmara DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced a further expansion of its African operations with plans to launch scheduled flights to Eritrea’s capital city Asmara, effective 4 December 2014. The twice-weekly flights will operate from Doha… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds additional flights to Tehran, Islamabad and Muscat

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New Frequencies to help meet Demand to Three Popular Destinations DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced increased frequencies to the popular cities of Tehran, Islamabad and Muscat. The additional flights, which include four for Tehran, two for Islamabad and four for Muscat per week, will commence September 1st, 3rd and 16th… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase capacity on its Perth route with aircraft upgrade to Boeing 777-300

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Airline to upgrade aircraft to a Boeing 777-300 as of October 1 PERTH, Australia, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will be increasing the capacity on its Perth route with an aircraft upgrade to a Boeing 777-300. The increase in capacity will go into effect on October 1 of this year. The Perth route, which… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to add three extra flights per week to Madrid, Spain

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DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Commencing November 16, Qatar Airways will be increasing its operations to Madrid, Spain, with the addition of three extra flights per week. The increase in frequency will bring the total number of flights up from seven to 10 per week, resulting in a significant increase in flight options for… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Boeing finalised an order for 50 777-9Xs at the Farnborough Air Show 2014

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Order finalised for 50 777-9Xs and purchase rights for an additional 50 aircraft FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Boeing have finalised an order for 50 777-9Xs. The 777X order was first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow and was part of the largest product launch in commercial… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recognised in three of the top awards at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Qatar Airways wins World’s Best Business Class for the third time Qatar Airways has been named Best Middle East Airline for the eighth time Farnborough, UK, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been recognised in three of the top awards at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, including winning World’s Best Business Class for… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways CEO His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker re-elected onto the Chair Committee of IATA

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His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker Honoured by Re-election DOHA, Qatar, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker has been re-elected onto the Chair Committee of the global aviation industry body, International Air Transport Association (IATA). Mr. Al Baker was elected to IATA’s Board of Governors at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launched new online system for passengers who wish to print their own baggage tags before arrival at the airport

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Innovative online system enables customers to print their own baggage tag before arrival at the airport to speed up the check-in process Qatar Airways is the first within the region to implement the online system on international destinations Doha, QATAR, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has developed an innovative new online system for passengers… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free unveiled world-class shopping emporium for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport

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Truly Innovative Retail Concepts Delight Passengers DOHA, Qatar, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has unveiled a world-class shopping proposition for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport, starting from the full beginning of operations at the airport on May 27. Qatar Duty Free now offers passengers unprecedented access to selected designer labels, high… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to offer non-stop flights from Doha to Zagreb, Croatia starting October 1, 2014

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Passengers to benefit from a direct six-hour non-stop service from Doha Flights scheduled to commence on October 1, will operate three times weekly DOHA, Qatar, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announced today that commencing 1 October 2014, the airline will offer non-stop flights from Doha to Zagreb three times weekly. The new direct flights… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds four new flights a week to Jakarta

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Extra flights to commence 4 June 2014 to the Indonesian capital DOHA, Qatar, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is increasing its operations to Jakarta with the addition of four new flights a week. The increase in frequency will bring the total to 18 flights per week resulting in a significant enhancement to flight options… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to move to its new home at Hamad International Airport (HIA) on May 27, 2014

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DOHA, Qatar, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will officially move to its new home at Hamad International Airport (HIA), the world’s newest state-of-the art hub, on May 27, 2014, when the world-class facility will become the new home for the national carrier of the State of Qatar. Qatar Airways, which has been operating… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways showcased its A380 first class seats and award-winning five-star service and hospitality at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM)

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DUBAI, UAE, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways concluded its successful participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading travel trade exhibition in Dubai last week. The airline participated with a large delegation from Qatar, where it showcased its recent milestones and award-winning five-star service and hospitality at the airline’s brand new exhibition stand…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways reveals additional glimpse of its customised A380-800 First and Business Class lounge and bathroom interiors

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After Debuting Its A380 First Class Seats at ITB Berlin, Award-winning Airline Reveals a Sneak Preview of the State-of-the-art Aircraft’s First and Business Class Lounge and Bathrooms DOHA, Qatar, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the award-winning five-star airline has revealed an additional glimpse of its customised A380-800 First and Business Class lounge and bathroom interiors…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to commence operations on London Heathrow route from Doha’s new hub Hamad International Airport with its first A380 aircraft

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Airline to welcome the first three of 13 A380 aircraft The world’s largest passenger aircraft will operate from the new Hamad International Airport on this popular European route Doha, Qatar, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ highly anticipated arrival of its A380 fleet moved one step closer today, with the annoucement that from 17th June the… Read the full press release