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Qatar Airways launches dedicated Mariner Lounge at Hamad International Airport for seafarers and offshore workers

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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

IATA and ICS call for urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, seafarers are having to extend their service onboard ships after many months at… Read the full press release