Qatar Airways announces enhanced sponsorship of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship electric street racing series

Qatar Airways announces enhanced sponsorship of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship electric street racing series   The five-star carrier will also be the Official Airline Partner for the Rome and Berlin E-Prix taking place this spring  Airline is the title sponsor of the New York City E-Prix for the first time in 2018 DOHA,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways showcases its patented, award-winning new Business Class seat, Qsuite and its ultra-modern Airbus A350-900 at the Kuwait Aviation Show

Award-winning airline proudly showcases its patented, award-winning new Business Class seat, Qsuite, fitted on the Boeing 777 Show kicks off the start of a busy year for the airline, which will soon be the global launch customer of the A350-1000 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways stole the limelight on the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces additional flights to Bangkok, Thailand from 25 March

Additional service to commence 25 March 2018 Award-winning airline launched service to Chiang Mai, its fourth Thai destination, late last year, with flights to Pattaya to begin this month DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its expansion in Asia by adding an additional flight to Bangkok, providing its passengers… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to ever fly the ultra-modern Airbus A350 to Greece

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to ever fly the ultra-modern Airbus A350 to Greece   The award-winning airline deployed the state-of-the-art aircraft on the Doha-Athens route today Qatar Airways to launch direct service to Thessaloniki in March, as part of the airline’s continued expansion plans Airline shortly to be the launch customer for the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces its participation in the inaugural Kuwait Aviation Show 2018

Qatar Airways announces its participation in the inaugural Kuwait Aviation Show 2018   Event will take place from 17-20 January at Kuwait International Airport Qatar Airways will display its Boeing 777 equipped with the groundbreaking Qsuite Business Class Seat Award-winning airline’s State-of-the-Art Airbus A350-900 also to be on display DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces its award-winning Qsuite on Washington, D.C. flights

Qatar Airways kicks off 2018 by introducing its innovative Qsuite on Washington, D.C. flights, making the city the second U.S. destination to offer the innovative new Business Class product Qsuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed in Business Class and customisable private cabins for up to four people, setting a new standard in luxury travel… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways commences daily direct flight to St. Petersburg, Russia

Airline continues its robust expansion in Eastern Europe, with services to Adana, Prague, Skopje, Kyiv and Sarajevo already launched this year Airline proudly flies Boeing B787 Dreamliner to celebrate inaugural celebrations  Qatar Airways’ new daily non-stop route to be operated by an Airbus A320 DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates new non-stop service from Doha to Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai marks the airline’s fourth service to Thailand and is one of a host of new routes to start this year Award-winning airline continues rapid expansion of its global route network, adding new destinations through 2017 and into 2018 DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated the start of its new… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named ‘Best Airline for International First Class,’ ‘Best First-Class Seat Design,’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ by the ‘Global Traveler Tested Reader Survey Awards’

Qatar Airways named ‘Best Airline for International First Class,’ ‘Best First-Class Seat Design,’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ Accolades awarded ahead of upcoming launch of the airline’s award-winning business class seat, Qsuite, in the United States on 16 December into New York DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways received more than 50 individual awards across multiple categories in 2018

Qatar Airways received more than 50 individual awards across multiple categories in 2018   Qatar’s national carrier has won more than 50 awards in 2017, including ‘World’s Best Airline,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘Best Up In the Air Experience’ Qatar Airways recognised for its groundbreaking new Business Class seat, Qsuite, as well as passenger… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport partner with KAHRAMAA’s National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency

KAHRAMAA experts deliver technical energy and water conservation training to Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport staff DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport (HIA) partnered with KAHRAMAA’s National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency, ‘Tarsheed’, to deliver technical energy and water conservation training to employees on 6… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways updates its earlier order for 50 A320neo with a firm order of 50 of the larger A321neo ACF

Total deal is valued at $6.35 billion at list prices and represents a further commitment to the airline’s growing fleet Deal comes at the end of a year of celebrations as award-winning airline celebrates its twentieth anniversary Qatar Airways will soon welcome the Airbus A350-1000 into its fleet as Global Launch Customer  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-08… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways earns IATA’s New Distribution Capability Level 3 Certification

Airline invests in new technology to give customers faster access to full airfare and travel product information and a better purchase experience DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways recently achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) NDC Level 3 Certification, demonstrating its use of the latest technological standards in providing information… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline in the Middle East to achieve IATA’s IEnvA Stage 2

DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced its accreditation to the highest level of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Environmental Assessment programme (IEnvA). Exceeding its deadline set in March 2016, Qatar Airways is the first airline in the Middle East, and the fifth worldwide, to achieve IEnvA Stage 2…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways marks its achievements throughout the last two decades with new limited-edition stamp collection

Qatar Airways marks its achievements throughout the last two decades with new limited-edition stamp collection   Unique limited-edition postage stamps celebrate 20 years of success Four exclusive designs commemorate some of the airline’s biggest achievements DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues its ongoing celebrations of its 20th anniversary with four unique commemorative… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines extends code-share agreement with Qatar Airways

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, announces that the terms and conditions of the code-share agreement with Qatar Airways, its partner airline, have been extended. In accordance with the arrangements, the airlines will carry out joint flights to Australia, countries of Asia and Africa. Under the agreement, the passengers now have the opportunity… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways extends its sponsorship as Official Airline Partner of Orbis UK

The multiple award-winning airline extends its sponsorship as Official Airline Partner for a further three years Occasion coincides with an official visit to Qatar by Her Royal Highness, Sophie The Countess of Wessex  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has renewed its sponsorship as Official Airline Partner to Orbis UK for a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases daily frequencies to Moscow, Stockholm, Oslo, Milan and Rome

The multiple award-winning airline announces frequency increases to and from key European destinations and Russia  Flight frequencies to Moscow, Stockholm, Oslo, Milan and Rome will be increased in the coming months DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced that it will increase daily frequencies to the Scandinavian capitals of Stockholm and Oslo,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways the Official Carrier of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)

The eighth WISE global summit will host some of the world’s greatest leaders in education International conference aims to improve education globally DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has partnered with the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) as the Official Carrier of the high-profile two-day global conference. WISE has invited… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways highlights key partnerships with US companies in its latest TV commercial and social media campaign

New commercial highlights airline’s $91.8 billion investment in 332 American-made aircraft  Airline also supports 123,000 American jobs and flies more than 3.1 million visitors to the US each year  Commercial highlights award-winning airline’s key partnerships with US companies DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has released its latest TV commercial and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways continues its long-standing support of autism awareness at the inaugural Autism Awareness Fundraising Gala

Qatar Airways demonstrates continued support for autism awareness, acceptance, and accessibility at Kennedy Center event Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility, Qatar Airways continued its long-standing support of autism awareness at the inaugural Autism Awareness Fundraising Gala hosted by The Embassy of the State… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways launches its frequent flyer programme partnership with Qatar Airways

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2017-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited is pleased to announce the launch of its frequent flyer programme partnership with codeshare partner, Qatar Airways, starting 1 November 2017. Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus members can earn and redeem FlyerBonus points on eligible Qatar Airways flights. From 1 November 2017 onwards, Bangkok Airways’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates services between Adana and Doha its fourth destination in Turkey

Award-winning airline celebrates the launch of service to its fourth destination in Turkey Qatar Airways is the first five-star Middle Eastern airline to offer flights to and from Adana Qatar Airways now operates 41 weekly flights to Turkey DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of scheduled services to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways reaffirms its commitment to fight against illegal wildlife trade

Qatar Airways attends a meeting of the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce at Lancaster House, London Airline signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration in 2016, demonstrating its commitment to protecting wildlife from illegal trade and transportation  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways attended a meeting of the signatories to the United For Wildlife Transport Taskforce… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes Qatar Airways as shareholder

HONG KONG, 2017-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C. (‘Qatar Airways’) has announced today that it has acquired approximately 9.61 per cent stake in Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (‘Cathay Pacific’). Both Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways collaborate together as members of the oneworld alliance. Air China Limited and Swire Pacific Limited together continue to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways acquires 9.61 per cent of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

HONG KONG, 2017-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C. (“Qatar Airways”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an amount of 378,188,000 shares of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (“Cathay Pacific”), being approximately 9.61 per cent of the total issued share capital. Completion of the transaction is expected to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flights from Doha to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo is the airline’s fourth Eastern European destination launch this year, following Skopje, Prague and Kyiv Award-winning airline continues rapid expansion of its global route network, adding 26 new destinations through 2018 Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Qatar Airways non-stop flight from Doha to Sarajevo touched down today at Sarajevo International… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline ever to fly Airbus A350 to the Maldives

Award-winning airline launches its Airbus A350 starting 31 October Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move that makes history, Qatar Airways is proud to announce that it is the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways marks fifth year anniversary of its service from Doha to Maputo, Mozambique

Mozambique continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations on the airline’s Africa network Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to celebrate its five-year anniversary of operating direct flights from Doha to Maputo, Mozambique. On 31 October, the airline celebrated this milestone by giving away gifts to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to deploy Airbus A330 on its Doha-Shiraz operations

A330 service to Shiraz, Iran launched in response to increased passenger demand Upgrade increases capacity on the popular route by 81 per cent DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will upgrade its operations to the southern Iranian city of Shiraz from an Airbus A320 to an Airbus A330 on 2 November, in… Read the full press release