China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways strengthen partnership – Business Traveller
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China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways strengthen partnership – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced the next phase of their partnership – which includes a codeshare agreement – with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance travel options and convenience for passengers. The carriers note that the MoU outlines a framework for them to boost their market presence and collaboration in the…

Msheireb Downtown Doha achieves a Guinness World Records title – Business Traveller
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Msheireb Downtown Doha achieves a Guinness World Records title – Business Traveller

Msheireb Downtown Doha, a mixed-use development in the Qatari capital with a focus on sustainability on smart technology, has just received a Guinness World Records™ title for the “Largest Underground Car Park” in the world. The urban area, which is home to a number of attractions including historical exhibits, museums, parks, and unique architecture, has…

Garuda Indonesia celebrates Doha launch – Business Traveller
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Garuda Indonesia celebrates Doha launch – Business Traveller

Garuda Indonesia has started its new daily Jakarta-Doha service. The SkyTeam carrier is deploying its two-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the route, with 393 seats – 26 in 1-2-1 business class and 367 in 3-3-3 economy class. Doha’s Hamad International airport (HIA) says that Garuda Indonesia complements its existing network in Southeast Asia through its…

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport introduces dedicated security lanes for families with children – Business Traveller
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Qatar’s Hamad International Airport introduces dedicated security lanes for families with children – Business Traveller

Already celebrated for its family-friendly amenities and attention to detail, Qatar’s Hamad International Airport is now introducing dedicated security and screening lanes for families with children – in particular, those with younger children – while they transfer through the airport. China Southern latest carrier to add Doha route The decision has come in line with…

Japan Airlines to commence Haneda-Doha route next month – Business Traveller
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Japan Airlines to commence Haneda-Doha route next month – Business Traveller

Japan Airlines (JAL) has confirmed that it will begin operating its Tokyo Haneda-Doha route from 31 March 2024. The airline first announced its plans to operate this service last July. This new daily service will mark the first direct flight to the Middle East by the Japanese airline. Ticket sales for the 2024 summer schedule…

Malaysia Airlines to deploy A350 on double daily Doha flights – Business Traveller
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Malaysia Airlines to deploy A350 on double daily Doha flights – Business Traveller

Malaysia Airlines will be deploying its flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft on both of its daily nonstop services between Kuala Lumpur and Doha effective 1 April 2024. The oneworld carrier says the move is part of its continuous commitment to enhance its customer experience and cater to increasing demand for the route. Since November 2023, the…

Qatar Airways inks catering deal with gategroup – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways inks catering deal with gategroup – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways and gategroup have announced a new catering partnership. The business management agreement aims for a collaboration on passenger dining experiences, sourcing and procurement, healthy eating, as well as sustainability. The agreement covers inflight dining as well as dinging services on the ground at the airline’s lounges at Hamad International Airport in Doha. The…

Qatar Airways mounts Tashkent flights – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways mounts Tashkent flights – Business Traveller

Doha-based oneworld member Qatar Airways has confirmed the latest addition to its summer schedule, launching four weekly flights to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, starting 2 June. The carrier will deploy an Airbus A320 on the route, with 12 business class and 132 economy class seats. Tashkent is located at the heart of Central Asia,…

Qatar Airways launches Medan flights – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways launches Medan flights – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Medan touched down at Kualanamu International airport on Monday, 15 January, marking Medan the airline’s third destination in the Republic of Indonesia. The new direct service will complement the airline’s over 40 weekly flights to Jakarta and Bali. “We are delighted to announce the expansion of our global…

Qatar Airways adds fifth destination in Germany – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways adds fifth destination in Germany – Business Traveller

Oneworld member Qatar Airways has announced another round of network and capacity expansion. From July, the airline will launch flights from its Doha hub to Hamburg, Germany. Hamburg will be Qatar Airways’ fifth destination in Germany, following Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin and Dusseldorf. Moreover, from June, Qatar Airways will return to Venice. Venice is expected to…