Qatar Airways has launched two new destinations, Mombasa, Kenya and Gothenburg, Sweden this month
A third new destination, Da Nang, Vietnam, is set to launch on 19 December 2018, with Isfahan, Iran and Valletta, Malta, to follow in 2019
DOHA, Qatar โ Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hosted a media round-table with global media to discuss the airlineโs rapid expansion plans during Qatarโs annual Doha Forum conference at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel on 16 December 2018. The award-winning airline has launched 23 destinations since the start of the blockade, and continues with its significant program of expansion of new routes to further connect passengers around the globe.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: โOne of the advantages Qatar Airways enjoys is having the flexibility of different aircraft types in our fleet, which gives us a massive competitive edge. We have identified many routes that our competitors have not yet considered, and we look forward to continuing our rapid expansion as we start the new year.
โA key indicator of the airlineโs sustainability and resilience is the addition of 23 new destinations over the past 18 months, something which has never been achieved by any other airline. Just this month alone, Qatar Airways has launched flights to Mombasa, Kenya and Gothenburg Sweden, with services to Da Nang, Vietnam to begin on 19 December 2018. New routes to both Isfahan, Iran, and Valletta, Malta, have already been announced for 2019. This is further testament to our growth, and we will continue to announce further new and exciting destinations in 2019.โ
H.E. Mr. Al Baker also addressed the airlineโs proven track record of creating a large hub in the midst of tough competition, and emphasised the tremendous potential the airline sees in launching new routes to under-served countries in Africa and Asia, to connect passengers around the world via the airlineโs home and hub, HIA.
A multiple-award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named โWorldโs Best Business Classโ by the 2018 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named โBest Business Class Seatโ, โBest Airline in the Middle Eastโ, and โWorldโs Best First Class Airline Loungeโ.
The national carrier for the State of Qatarโs revolutionary Qsuite Business Class seat was also named โBest Business Classโ by the AirlineRatingsโ Airline Excellence Awards 2019, whilst the airlineโs renowned dine-on-demand in flight cuisine was also named โBest Cateringโ.
Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft via its state-of-the-art hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA) to more than 160 destinations worldwide.
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Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is celebrating more than 20 years of Going Places Together with travelers across its more than 160 business and leisure destinations. The worldโs fastest-growing airline will add a number of exciting new destinations to its growing network in 2018, including Gothenburg, Sweden; Da Nang, Vietnam; Mombasa, Kenya, flying passengers on board its modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named โWorldโs Best Business Classโ by the 2018 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named โBest Business Class Seat,โ โBest Airline in the Middle East,โ and โWorldโs Best First Class Airline Lounge.