The arrival of the new freighters will significantly boost the carrier’s cargo capacity With a fleet of 30 freighters, the world’s leading cargo carrier will support the logistics around the COVID-19 vaccine Doha, Qatar, 2021-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s leading air cargo carrier took delivery of three brand new Boeing 777 freighters… Read the full press release
Code-share expansion will significantly increase the number of destinations available to Oman Air passengers from three to 65* on the Qatar Airways network Expansion of code-share agreement is the first step in further strengthening commercial cooperation between the two Gulf airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues to expand its… Read the full press release
Airline offers unlimited changes for travel completed during 2021 and fee-free refunds Customers booking travel via qatarairways.com can exchange their ticket for a travel voucher with 10% additional value DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced that it will offer passengers unlimited date changes and fee-free refunds for all tickets… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways also announces a frequent flyer partnership with Alaska Airlines that will begin from 15 December 2020 and plans to implement codeshare cooperation in line with the U.S. carrier joining oneworld in March 2021 Launch of Seattle will see Qatar Airways further cement its position as the leading Gulf carrier providing global connectivity to the… Read the full press release
The amount was collected following a number of fund-raising initiatives organised on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways staff have raised over 145,000 QAR to support the efforts of Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) to raise awareness of breast cancer as well as to provide… Read the full press release
The ‘Whale Sharks of Qatar’ expedition cruise will provide guests with a unique opportunity to observe one of the world’s largest gathering of the world’s biggest fish Qatar offers a unique setting for expedition cruises, combining untouched nature and exotic destinations with luxury and comfort DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Discover Qatar,… Read the full press release
Airline has helped repatriate over 150,000 seafarers during the pandemic – more than any other airline Qatar Airways has established a dedicated Mariner Lounge at Hamad International Airport for seafarers to relax in comfort between their transit flights Airline’s fleet of fuel-efficient aircraft has enabled it to remain agile and offer a mix of scheduled… Read the full press release
Agreement will enhance travel services between Toronto and Doha from 15 December 2020 Qatar Airways’ global passengers will now be able to enjoy seamless one stop connections to and from Toronto via Doha Qatar Airways has continuously operated four weekly flights to Montreal throughout the pandemic in addition to charter flights to Toronto and Vancouver… Read the full press release
Student Club is powered by the airline’s loyalty programme, Privilege Club Student Club members can aim for the skies with a range of tailored benefits throughout their educational journey DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched a global programme exclusive to students worldwide. Student Club is powered by the airline’s… Read the full press release
Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can earn more Qmiles according to the fare family they select The airline will offer exclusive discounts at Qatar Duty Free retail and food and beverage outlets for customers booking through certain channels DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched new, simplified fare families… Read the full press release
Since February 2020, just 582 positive cases have been reported across more than 4.6 million passenger flown sectors operated by Qatar Airways The airline reports extremely low numbers of cases on board with more than 37,000 COVID-19-free flights since February 2020 Less than 0.002% of operating cabin crew have been affected by COVID-19, with no… Read the full press release
The aircraft followed a unique flight path to form the symbol of breast cancer awareness above Qatar, which was displayed in real-time by flight tracking sites Qatar Airways’ ‘Think Pink’ flight was operated entirely by females DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has shown its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month… Read the full press release
Award-winning airline crafts a range of delicious vegan dishes for Business Class passengers as demand for plant-based food grows Economy Class customers can continue to pre-order special vegan meals ahead of travel DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has introduced its first range of fully vegan dishes to its à la… Read the full press release
Limited edition BRIC’S amenity kits will be available on select Qatar Airways flights throughout October Qatar Airways’ passengers will also enjoy a ‘Think Pink’ menu onboard and at Al Mourjan Business Lounge DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Qatar Airways will offer its passengers an… Read the full press release
Start-up competition established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aims to identify innovators with a focus on sustainability Competition event is set to take place in February 2021 in Doha, with Qatar Airways and QNTC providing finalists with flights, transportation and accommodation DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased… Read the full press release
San Francisco becomes the carrier’s newest gateway, with flights operated by the sustainable A350 aircraft offering Qsuite, the best and most private Business Class, plus free Super Wi-Fi broadband internet on board Launch of flights to San Francisco will increase Qatar Airways’ current network in the U.S. to 55 weekly flights across nine gateways as… Read the full press release
Giveaway will open on World Teacher’s Day on 5 October 2020 Complimentary Economy Class return tickets to any destination operated by Qatar Airways for travel up to 30 September 2021 DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways continues to ensure that its passengers can expect the highest levels of safety and hygiene throughout their journey DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways becomes the first global carrier to operate Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System, further advancing its hygiene measures onboard. In clinical tests, UV light has been… Read the full press release
Launch of Accra flights will increase Qatar Airways’ network in Africa to 46 weekly flights across 14 destinations including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Entebbe, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Lagos, Mogadishu, Nairobi, Seychelles, Tunis, Windhoek and Zanzibar Passengers from Accra can enjoy more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle… Read the full press release
Airbus A350-900 aircraft A7-ALC becomes Qatar Airways’ 100th aircraft to be fitted with high-speed Super Wi-Fi, which has connected millions of passengers since 2018 The airline is rolling out its Super Wi-Fi service across its young fleet of modern, fuel-efficient aircraft DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of… Read the full press release
Resumption of Lagos flights will increase Qatar Airways’ network in Africa to 44 weekly flights to 10 destinations including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Mogadishu, Nairobi, Tunis and Zanzibar Passengers from Lagos can enjoy more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle East, Hamad International Airport… Read the full press release
Airline’s young fleet of sustainable aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the pandemic and rapidly rebuild its global network to more than 650 weekly flights to over 85 destinations Qatar Airways’ passengers can enjoy more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle East, Hamad International Airport The… Read the full press release
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the airline has offered unrivalled flexibility and reliability to customers that need to change their travel plans In addition to honouring refunds, the airline’s two year ticket validity, flexible change policies, and travel vouchers have proved popular with passengers Doha, Qatar, 2020-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has paid… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme embarks on a journey of change designed with members’ needs in mind, starting with Qmiles that last longer than ever Members can earn and spend Qmiles when flying or via a range of travel, lifestyle or banking partners DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme, Privilege… Read the full press release
The airline increases its schedule of flights to Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar today Passengers travelling from Pakistan can connect via the Best Airport in the Middle East to over 80 destinations in Canada, Europe, South East Asia and the US Doha, Qatar, 2020-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to increase… Read the full press release
Starting 16 August 2020 the airline will operate two-weekly flights to Adelaide with connections to more than 35 destinations across Africa, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and South Asia Australia is a strategically important market for Qatar Airways with the airline never stopping services to Melbourne, Perth and Sydney and launching new flights to… Read the full press release
Resumption of three weekly Helsinki flights will see Qatar Airways operate a total of 22 weekly flights to the Nordics The Nordics are a strategically important market for Qatar Airways with the airline providing uninterrupted services to Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm throughout the crisis Helsinki route will be operated by the airline’s modern, fuel-efficient Airbus… Read the full press release
Qatar Executive’s new Diamond Agreement offers maximum flexibility, at industry leading pricing DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive is delighted to announce the introduction of its new and exclusive Diamond Agreement, which enables customers to pre-purchase flight time at fixed-hourly rates on state-of-the-art long-range and ultra-long-range private jets. The Diamond Agreement… Read the full press release
Airline has worked closely with the Government of Canada to safely bring home over 16,000 Canadians from the Middle East and Asia during this crisis Addition of three-weekly Toronto flights will see Qatar Airways operate daily flights to and from Canada Qatar Airways has continuously operated four weekly flights to Montreal in addition to charter… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways’ share of international traffic more than triple its nearest competitor in April The airline’s over 1.3 billion RPKs in April was more than its next four competitors combined DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — New independent data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) clearly reaffirms Qatar Airways as the airline… Read the full press release