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Qatar Airways wins ‘Best In-flight Duty Free’ for the Middle East and Africa 2016 in Pax International Readers Awards

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In-flight award follows Hamad International Airport’s acclaim as World’s Fifth Best Airport for Shopping by Skytrax DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ customer experience has again been recognised for its industry leadership position, having received the ‘Best In-flight Duty Free’ for the Middle East and Africa 2016 in the Pax International Readers… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurated its fourth United Kingdom gateway with direct flights between Doha and Birmingham

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Inaugural flight demonstrates airline’s long-term commitment to the United Kingdom 73 flights per week now operate between the United Kingdom and Qatar Qatar Airways already serves London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh non-stop from Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today inaugurated the airline’s fourth United Kingdom (U.K.) gateway, with direct… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways signs pledge to drive development and commercialisation of sustainable aviation biofuels

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Airline signs industry sustainable pledge to develop biofuel DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed a pledge to support the airline industry’s commitment to sustainable aviation fuels.  As a member of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), a world-leading environmental research programme, the pledge unites Qatar’s national airline with industry… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways joins initiative to protect endangered species from illegal trade; signs the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration

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Qatar Airways commits to industry standard for transportation of live animals DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration at Buckingham Palace in the presence of HRH The Duke of Cambridge and The Rt. Hon. the Lord Hague of Richmond. Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways now operates Boeing 777-300 daily from Doha to Sydney

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Award-winning airline adds Sydney to its network of more than 150 destinations worldwid SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its first flight from Doha to Sydney, making this the airline’s third gateway into Australia. A delegation of VIPs from Qatar, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to participate in ITB Berlin, from 9-13 March 2016

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The Skytrax 2015 World’s Best Airline will also reveal a new exhibition stand Guests invited to test First and Business Class seats at the airline’s stand DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will once again participate in the world’s largest travel and trade event, ITB Berlin, from 9-13 March 2016, and is… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to double the flights on its Doha to Bucharest route this summer

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Award-winning airline will soon fly double-daily from Doha to Bucharest Seven extra flights per week from summer 2016 in response to increased passenger demand DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will double the amount of flights on its Doha to Bucharest route from this summer, enhancing the service from a daily to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the latest partner of KidZania Singapore

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Children can get up close with a life-size aircraft fuselage and fly the simulator from Singapore to Doha Doha, QATAR, 2016-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was officially unveiled as KidZania Singapore’s latest industry partner this morning, at a press conference and special preview of the KidZania Singapore establishment on Sentosa Island. Visitors entering… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates sports during Qatar’s National Sports Day

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Sport is central to Qatar’s future vision Qatar Airways celebrates the day with its employees, reflecting the core values at the heart of the airline and its close affiliation with sport around the world DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways this week celebrated the State of Qatar’s National Sports Day, a public… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to showcase three state-of-the-art aircrafts at the upcoming Singapore Airshow from 16 to 18 February 2016

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World’s largest and fastest business jet, Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G650ER, will be displayed alongside the flagship A350 and A380 aircraft DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced it will be showcasing three state-of-the-art aircraft from its fast-growing fleet at the upcoming Singapore Airshow from 16 to 18 February 2016. The three-time… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways listed as one of the most powerful global brand by Brand Finance

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Qatar Airways breaks through 2016 Global 500 list by Brand Finance National airline achieves the only Qatari listing among world-elite brands DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been ranked as one of the world’s most valuable brands for the first time, becoming the only Qatari company to be represented in the 2016… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recognised for its on-board entertainment platform, Oryx One

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Airline’s in-flight entertainment, Oryx One, recognised by premier Middle East awards DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was recognised for Middle East Content Innovation at the third annual Inflight workshop and awards held in partnership with F&E Aerospace, the organiser of Aircraft Interiors Middle East. The award recognises the outstanding quality of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to start non-stop service thrice weekly from Doha to Maputo, Mozambique on 27 March 2016

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Award-winning airline has served the market via Johannesburg since 2012 New non-stop Dreamliner service takes five hours off travel time DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will upgrade to non-stop B787 Dreamliner service three times weekly between Doha and Maputo, Mozambique, effective 27 March 2016. The airline currently serves the Doha –… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ safety video featuring FC Barcelona players generated nearly 40 million views across the social media since its debut in December

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Nearly 40 million views across all social media platforms makes the video #1 of its kind Commended by top tier national press as ‘among the best of all time’ New brand campaign video also a hit with fans DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ —  Qatar Airways’ new safety video featuring FC Barcelona players Messi,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to exhibit its A350, A380 and Qatar Executive’s Bombardier Global 5000 at the Bahrain International Airshow, 21–23 January 2016

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Qatar Airways’ A350 and A380, and Qatar Executive’s Bombardier Global 5000 to be on display Qatar Airways, the global launch A350 customer, will celebrate one year anniversary of A350 operations Award-winning airline welcomes visitors at the show DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced it will exhibit three aircraft at the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates the commencement of daily non-stop service between Los Angeles and Doha

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Highlights new commercial route and increased cargo service Outlines plans for further US expansion LOS ANGELES, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways held a landmark press conference yesterday at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, hosted by Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, to celebrate the commencement of a daily, non-stop service between Los… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free congratulate ATP tournament winner Novak Djokovic

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Award-winning Doha-based ATP tournament sponsored by Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free DOHA, Qatar, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the official airline sponsor, and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the official retail sponsor of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2016, congratulate Novak Djokovic, winner of the annual men’s international tennis tournament held at Khalifa International Tennis… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces daily non-stop service between Los Angeles and Hamad International Airport in Doha

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The Airline Commences First Daily Flight to US West Coast 8th US Destination Overall with Expansion Set for Boston & Atlanta in 2016 Los Angeles, USA, 2016-1-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways rang in the New Year with a new daily, non-stop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches A350 service from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Philadelphia

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New Aircraft Features Reduced Emissions, Superior Comfort and Less Jetlag Continues Airline’s Expansion and Enhancement of Services in the USA Philadelphia, USA, 2016-1-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the launch customer of the A350 and the first airline to land the A350 in the United States, achieved another milestone by being the first airline to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates milestone year in 2015

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2015 Milestones include Launching of new Brand and On-board Safety Campaign, Commencement of A350 Operations, Winning Skytrax Airline of the Year Award for the third time, Acquisition of a 9.99% Stake in IAG, Passing of 10-millionth-fan mark on Facebook and the Expansion of its Fleet by 20 per cent Qatar Airways’ Ambitious Plans for 2016… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases operations in South Africa with the launch of new services between Doha and Durban

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Inaugural flight will depart Hamad International Airport on 17 December Four-times-weekly service to the ‘Golden City’ of Durban increases airline’s weekly flights to South Africa to 21 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will launch new services between Doha and Durban on Thursday, 17 December 2015, offering passengers the opportunity to experience another… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways bans hoverboards and all small vehicles powered by lithium batteries on all its flights

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Safety first as battery powered vehicles are banned on-board DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announces a ban on battery-powered personal vehicles commonly known as  ‘hoverboards’ on all aircraft as it continues to put the safety of passengers and crew first. Effective immediately, the ban applies to all small vehicles powered by… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces Ooredoo as exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across its fleet

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DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that Ooredoo, the fastest-growing telecommunications company in the world, will be the exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across the airline’s state-of-the-art fleet. This pioneering partnership sees two of the country’s biggest brands come together to offer customers worldwide one of the best… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways unveils new brand campaign and tagline in New York

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DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways successfully launched its new global brand campaign and tagline – Going Places Together – at a press conference in New York yesterday. The unveiling of the new campaign was well received by the international media and VIP guests who attended. The press conference was hosted by Qatar… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States

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As the global launch customer of the Airbus A350, Qatar Airways is the first carrier to fly the aircraft to Europe, Asia and the Americas DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States. The ferry flight left Hamad International Airport this… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flights to Nagpur, India from Doha

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Residents of Nagpur can now travel to more than 150 destinations worldwide through seamless connections offered at Hamad International Airport in Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, now offers non-stop flights to Nagpur from Doha, effective today taking the airline’s total weekly passenger flights… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways suspends its non-stop service between Doha and Osaka Kansai International Airport, Japan, after 31 March 2016

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Airline will suspend its non-stop service from Doha to Osaka after 31 March 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announces that it will suspend its non-stop service between Doha, its home airport, and Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX), Japan, after 31 March 2016, due to commercial reasons. Qatar Airways first started service… Read the full press release

Asia Pacific Airline of the Year award given to Qatar Airways at the 2015 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence

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SINGAPORE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was named Asia Pacific Airline of the Year at last night’s 2015 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence held in Singapore. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “To be named CAPA Asia Pacific Airline of the year rounds off a big year of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways takes delivery of its 25th Boeing Dreamliner

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After an official delivery ceremony in Seattle, the Dreamliner flew direct to Dubai Airshow Airline opens “#787Filter” community on Instagram DOHA, Qatar, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its 25th Boeing Dreamliner at the Dubai Airshow, in a ceremony hosted by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands its code-share partnership with JetBlue

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New routes from Boston Logan Airport provide Qatar Airways’ travellers with seamless onward connections DOHA, Qatar, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its code-share partnership with JetBlue, adding 29 new code-share destinations on the airline’s route network from Boston Logan International Airport. The expanded partnership will take effect from 16th… Read the full press release