Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Pattaya, its fifth route to Thailand

Award-winning airline continues expansion with launch of flights to its fifth Thai destination Qatar Airways will also launch services to Thailand’s Chiang Mai in December DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has responded to increased customer demand for services to Thailand by launching direct flights to Pattaya, the airline’s fifth route to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways awards two lucky football fans with tickets to FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 final match

Airline’s social media contest provides a pair of tickets to the final thrilling match for fans using the #KolkataTogether hashtag  Qatar Airways Cabin Crew present medals to the winning team, England DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has given match tickets to two lucky football fans to join in the celebrations and watch… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways joins the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce to help stop the trafficking of wildlife

Airline increases its commitment to wildlife protection as a signatory to the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has joined a select group of private sector, non-government organisations and government agencies in a concerted response to combat wildlife crime across transportation networks. As a partner in the USAID Reducing… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new direct flights to Penang, Malaysia from 6 February 2018

Non-stop service to Penang to commence 6 February Award-winning airline continues robust expansion of its global route network with launch of second Malaysian destination DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights to Penang, the award-winning airline’s second Malaysian destination, on 6 February 2018, as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline Partner of The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 football tournament

24 teams from around the world are competing for the title with matches in six Indian cities Qatar Airways flies to 13 Indian destinations more than one hundred times a week, including to five of the host cities DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 football tournament has got underway with… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways redesigned in-flight magazine, Oryx recognized at Folio’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards

The Airline’s New In-Flight Magazine Design Was Launched in January 2017 DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to have won ‘Custom Redesign of the Year’ at Folio’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards for its in-flight magazine, Oryx. Created by leading global publisher Ink, the magazine redesign was launched on board… Read the full press release

Specially-composed music by Qatari musician now welcomes passengers on board every Qatar Airways flight

Bespoke composition by renowned Qatari musician Dana Al Fardan now welcomes passengers as they board all Qatar Airways flights Famous local artist is the official composer for the Qatar Airways Group DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  Specially-composed music by legendary local Qatari musician and songwriter Dana Al Fardan now welcomes passengers on… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to upgrade service on its Seychelles route to an A330 aircraft

Service to be upgraded to A330 aircraft as the award-winning airline prepares to mark its first anniversary of flying to Seychelles DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In order to meet rising passenger demand, Qatar Airways has announced plans to upgrade service on its Seychelles route to an A330 aircraft, starting 29 October 2017,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch new daily service to St. Petersburg, Russia later this year

Home of the Tsars becomes the latest Russian destination for the award-winning carrier Russia’s cultural capital is country’s second city added to Qatar Airways’ route map DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it will launch flights to the cultural capital of Russia, St. Petersburg, later this year, doubling… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces interline partnership with Vietnam-based Vietjet Air

Doha-based carrier reinforces decade-long commitment to Vietnam with latest agreement to provide Vietnam-based passengers greater access to Doha and beyond Award-winning airline recently added extra services to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce its interline partnership with Vietnam-based Vietjet Air, an agreement… Read the full press release

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: limited edition pink amenity kits offered to Qatar Airways’ First and Business Class passengers

Special limited edition pink BRIC’S amenity kits show Qatar Airways’ support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Special limited edition pink amenity kits are now being offered to Qatar Airways’ First and Business Class passengers to mark the airline’s continuing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each passenger… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways acquires 49 per cent of the new parent company of Meridiana fly

New acquisition strengthens Qatar Airways’ commitment to Italy Deal will see Qatar Airways hold 49 per cent of AQA Holding (Parent company of Meridiana Fly) DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has further strengthened its commitment to Italy with the acquisition of 49 per cent of AQA Holding, the new parent company… Read the full press release

Two awards for Qatar Airways at 2017 APEX Passenger Choice Awards in Long Beach, Calif.

More than half a million passengers rated Qatar Airways best for in-flight cabin service and dining  Winners recognised by members of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Best Cabin Service‘ and ‘Best Food and Beverage‘ at the 2017 APEX Passenger Choice Awards held… Read the full press release

Air Display Over Doha for Qatar Airways Twentieth Anniversary

The British Royal Air Force’s top display team flies in formation over Qatar alongside a Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350 aircraft Thousands of people watched and joined in the celebrations to mark a major milestone for Qatar’s award-winning national flag carrier  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of people watched in admiration as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsors this year’s Arabian US Open in New York City

Qatar Airways delivered its award-winning hospitality at the Arabian US Open 2017, which took place on the opening night of this year’s Rolex Central Park Horse Show The airline’s cabin crew participated in the opening night awards ceremony DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways brought its award-winning hospitality and service to the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsors New Zealand’s first-ever LPGA Tour event

World’s Best Airline delighted to be a part of the historic open, New Zealand’s first-ever LPGA Tour event Event to feature a USD $1.3 million prize purse DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, a supporter of premier sporting events around the globe, has signed on to become the Official Airline for three editions… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to add four additional weekly flights to Sohar, Oman

Four additional non-stop flights starting from 1 October to take service to daily  Sohar is the award-winning airline’s third and most recent destination in the Sultanate of Oman DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will add four additional weekly flights to Sohar, its newest destination in the Sultanate… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to provide direct daily flights from Doha to the Welsh capital

New route to provide direct daily service from Doha to the Welsh capital Qatar Airways to be first Gulf carrier to service Cardiff Airline continues its ambitious expansion plans, with 26 new routes being launched through 2018 DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will launch direct… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands operations in Turkey with new direct flights to Adana this November 2017

Award-winning airline continues expansion with launch of service to Turkey’s fast-growing agricultural and industrial centre  New three-times-a-week service set to start on 6 November DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has responded to increased customer demand for service to Turkey by launching direct flights to the southern city of Adana, the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways wins ‘Best Up In The Air Experience’ and Best Baggage Initative’ awards at the Future Travel Experience Global 2017 awards ceremony

Awards recognise Qatar Airways’ revolutionary new Business Class experience, Qsuite, and the airline’s highly innovative baggage system, HAQIBA Airline wins ‘Best Up in the Air Experience’ award for the third consecutive year DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been awarded the ‘Best Up In The Air Experience’ award for the third… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ Oryx One now offers more than 900 hours of film and TV box-sets to choose from

More than 900 hours of special box sets and collections featured on board Qatar Airways flights Up to 4,000 entertainment options offered by the airline’s award-winning in-flight entertainment system, Oryx One DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning in-flight entertainment system Oryx One now offers so many box sets of hit… Read the full press release

Vistara launches an interline partnership with Qatar’s flag-carrier, Qatar Airways

New Delhi, 2017-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service airline, today (August 22, 2017) announced the launch of an interline partnership with Qatar’s flag-carrier, Qatar Airways. The partnership enables Qatar Airways’ customers to travel seamlessly on Vistara’s domestic flights, to and from Qatar Airway’s global network. Together the two airlines will provide… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new interline partnership with Indian airline Vistara

Agreement with premium carrier strengthens Qatar Airways’ commitment to India with greater choice and connectivity First and only Indian airline to offer Premium Economy on domestic routes DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today (22 August 2017) entered into a new interline partnership with growing, full-service Indian airline Vistara, as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates its first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic

Qatar Airways inaugurates its first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic   Qatar Airways’ new daily non-stop route marks the airline’s first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic Airline continues its robust expansion in Eastern Europe, with launch of service to Kyiv, Ukraine to take place next week  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Qatar Airways announces new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh   Airline of the Year responds to strong passenger demand with increased capacity to Colombo and Dhaka DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues to demonstrate strong global growth with the announcement of new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The ‘Airline… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces Pre-Select Dining service for its First and Business Class passengers

Award-winning airline rolls out new service on selected flights from August Premium passengers can pre-select their preferred main course up to 14 days in advance of travel DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is rolling out a bespoke service for its premium class passengers, giving them even more choice and freedom… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches flights to Chiang Mai; its fourth destination in Thailand

Qatar Airways launches flights to Chiang Mai; its fourth destination in Thailand   Five-star carrier to offer flights to Thailand’s ‘Rose of the North’ from 7 December, 2017 Beautiful Chiang Mai becomes Qatar Airways’ fourth Thai destination DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it will launch flights to beautiful Chiang… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates International Youth Day at Doha’s KidzMondo

Qatar Airways celebrates International Youth Day at Doha’s KidzMondo   Partnership with KidzMondo Doha celebrates International Youth Day Qatar Airways captain joins forces with two youngsters in carrier’s iconic pilots’ uniform DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A Qatar Airways captain helped International Youth Day take off at Doha’s KidzMondo – located in… Read the full press release

Qatar grants visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries

Number of nationalities eligible to enter visa-free highest in region Qatar considering further enhancements to visa policy, including waiver for holders of visa/resident permit for GCC and Schengen countries, as well as UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI), Qatar Tourism… Read the full press release

100,000 horse-racing devotees attended the 2017 Qatar Goodwood Festival

Runners and riders celebrate the season’s racing, thanks to the partnership between Qatar Airways and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Winning design of Ladies’ Day top hat chosen from scores of enthusiastic entrants DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 100,000 horse-racing devotees attended the prestigious 2017 Qatar Goodwood Festival during the… Read the full press release