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…

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Lisbon
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Qatar Airways resumes flights to Lisbon

Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of year-round direct flights to Lisbon, with six weekly flights added to the airline’s summer schedule. This new route offers passengers seamless connectivity to over 170 destinations worldwide, including 47 in Europe. The airline will operate these flights between its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (Doha), and Lisbon’s Humberto…

Qatar Airways is the first leading airline in MENA to introduce complimentary Starlink wi-fi onboard
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Qatar Airways is the first leading airline in MENA to introduce complimentary Starlink wi-fi onboard

Qatar Airways has announced the introduction of Starlink’s innovative high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the last quarter of this year. This marks the initial phase of its rollout strategy, aiming to enhance the passenger experience onboard. The airline plans to progressively extend SpaceX-powered technology across its entire modern fleet…

Qatar Airways’ Qatar Executive welcomes the world’s first Gulfstream G700 Aircraft to Doha – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways’ Qatar Executive welcomes the world’s first Gulfstream G700 Aircraft to Doha – Business Traveller

The bespoke cabins have been designed and meticulously crafted to meet the standards of Qatar Executive’s most discerning customers. The passenger experience has been augmented to include a revolutionary lighting system, the industry’s lowest cabin pressure altitude and natural lighting through 20 windows. The G700 also prioritises passengers’ comfort with a whisper-quiet cabin, along with…

Qatar Airways launches Avios-earning credit cards in the US – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways launches Avios-earning credit cards in the US – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways has launched two new credit cards for the US market, in partnership with fintech firm Cardless. The Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Signature Credit Card has an annual fee of US$99, and offers benefits including up to 40,000 bonus Avios (20,000 after the cardholder’s first transaction, and a further 20,000 when spending $3,000…

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 Airways outlines plans for new Qsuite and first class cabins – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways outlines plans for new Qsuite and first class cabins – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways is set to unveil new first class cabins and a redesigned Qsuite business class product in the coming months. The carrier’s group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer – who replaced the long serving Akbar Al Baker in November last year – gave an interview to CNBC, details of which have also since been…

Aer Lingus signs codeshare with Qatar Airways – Business Traveller
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Aer Lingus signs codeshare with Qatar Airways – Business Traveller

Aer Lingus has signed a codeshare with Qatar Airways, further strengthening the Gulf carrier’s ongoing partnership with International Airlines Group (IAG). The new codeshare will enable connections between Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus flights through Dublin, London and Manchester. This latest announcement means that Qatar Airways will now have codeshare coverage with all IAG carriers,…

Qatar Airways resumes Osaka service – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways resumes Osaka service – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways has resumed its flights to Osaka Kansai International airport with a daily nonstop service. The oneworld member carrier is operating one of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Osaka, equipped with 36 business class seats and 247 economy class seats. Renowned for its dynamic blend of traditional Japanese heritage and contemporary flair, Osaka hopes…

Qatar Airways to resume Lisbon service – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways to resume Lisbon service – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways has announced plans to resume flights to the Portuguese capital. The carrier will operate a four-times-weekly service to Lisbon using Boeing 787-8 aircraft, with the route commencing on 6 June, 2024. The airline plans to fly to more than 170 destinations this summer, including 50 in Europe. The airline will also resume flights…