Welcome to Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents, and thanks to our customers’ response to our offerings, we are also the world’s fastest-growing airline. We connect more than 140 destinations on the map every day, with a fleet of the latest-generation aircraft, and an unrivalled level of service from our home and hub, the Five-star airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar.
As aviation faces its greatest challenge, we remain committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and hygiene on board our aircraft at all times. Qatar Airways is the first global airline in the world to achieve the prestigious 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. This follows HIA’s success as the first airport in the Middle East and Asia to be awarded a Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating. These recognitions provides assurance to passengers across the world that airline health and safety standards are subject to the highest possible standards of professional, independent scrutiny and assessment.
Since our launch in 1997, Qatar Airways has earned many awards and accolades, becoming one of an elite group of airlines worldwide to have earned a 5-star rating by Skytrax. Voted Airline of the Year by Skytrax in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019 and most recently in 2021, Qatar Airways has won the confidence of the travelling public. We have accomplished these goals by focusing on the details – how we run the business, and how you experience our airline.
My goal is to make Qatar Airways your airline of choice, offering the flights you want to the destinations you need. It is this which drives our collective mission to achieve ‘Excellence in everything we do’ at all levels across our Qatar Airways family of highly-skilled and committed professionals, from across the globe.
On behalf of everyone at Qatar Airways, we look forward to welcoming you on board, and let us Go Places Together.
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02 Oct 24
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Qatar Airways adds new Canada flightsQatar Airways will launch new service linking Toronto Pearson International Airport to its Doha hub. ...Read moreQatar Airways adds new Canada flights - News & announcementsQatar Airways will launch new service linking Toronto Pearson International Airport to its Doha hub. It kicks off on 11 December 2024, with three weekly non-stop flights. Toronto flights mark the airline’s 14th gateway to the Americas, and the airline’s second destination in Canada, after Montréal. The route will be operated on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with 42 Qsuite Business Class seats and 312 in Economy Class. Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “The Toronto route is a strong and enduring commitment towards providing Qatar Airways’ Canadian customers with the enhanced connectivity they deserve.” Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport.Related News Stories: Qatar Airways adds Saudi flights Qatar Airways adds more Amsterdam flights for winter Qatar Airways adding eighth daily London Heathrow flight Qatar Airways to acquire stake in Virgin Atlantic Qatar Airways Qatar Airways - TravelMole Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus launch new airline codeshare JetBlue adds flights, Mint premium service to Montana Princess adds new 2026 solar eclipse voyage Aer Lingus Regional adds more Dublin flights
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01 Jul 24
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Qatar Airways launches fifth Germany routeQatar Airways’ first Hamburg flight has landed marking the start of the airline’s fifth Germany route. ...Read moreQatar Airways launches fifth Germany route - News & announcementsQatar Airways’ first Hamburg flight has landed marking the start of the airline’s fifth Germany route. Hamburg joins Germany flights to Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich. The airline says it saw a 62% increase in outbound passengers from Germany last year. The first flight was welcomed on the ground by Dr. Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of Hamburg, along with other tourism leaders and dignitaries. Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “Qatar Airways extends a warm welcome to Hamburg as the latest destination. Germany is a key market for the airline.” Hamburg flights joins a global network of more than 170 cities offering connections from Doha to popular long-haul destinations for such as the Maldives, Singapore, Philippines, Bangkok and Cape Town.Related News Stories: Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus launch new airline codeshare Qatar Airways launching flights to Kinshasa, DRC Southwest Airlines launches flight delay compensation program Qatar Airways - TravelMole British Airways adding third daily Chicago flight Qatar Airways - TravelMole Qatar Airways, China Southern strengthen airline partnership Qatar Airways introducing free Starlink Wi-Fi China Southern launching new Doha flights Garuda Indonesia launching daily Doha flights - TravelMole
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12 Jun 24
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Qatar Airways, China Southern strengthen airline partnershipQatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have agreed to deepen their commercial tie up. The ...Read moreQatar Airways, China Southern strengthen airline partnership - News & announcementsQatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have agreed to deepen their commercial tie up. The comprehensive partnership – which includes an airline codeshare agreement – will be enhanced further with a new MoU. The MoU outlines collaboration in the areas of cargo and frequent flyer programmes. It was signed by Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and China Southern Airlines CEO, Han Wensheng. Qatar Airways and China Southern will reciprocate their respective Privilege Club and Sky Pearl Club members’ frequent flyer benefits. This includes earning and spending Avios/Miles on both Qatar Airways and China Southern flights. It also covers tier benefits in the form of lounge access and other airport perks. Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “Qatar Airways is building on the success of the new route to Guangzhou to offer more choice to both airline passengers” “It is a proud milestone for us to serve the Chinese market in collaboration with our key partner.”Related News Stories: China Southern launching new Doha flights Qatar Airways launching flights to Kinshasa, DRC Qatar Airways introducing free Starlink Wi-Fi Discover Qatar launching Doha Air Tours China Southern Airlines to launch nonstop Budapest flights Foreign Office issues urgent travel warning for 18 countries Agoda, Meituan ink strategic partnership for China outbound travel British Airways airs latest TV advert Frontier Airlines CEO takes aim at wheelchair assistance 'abuse' Taiwan reopening borders for Chinese tourists
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26 Feb 24
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Qatar Airways shifting operations to new North Goa airportQatar Airways is relocating flight operations to the new Goa airport this summer. The airline ...Read moreQatar Airways shifting operations to new North Goa airport - News & announcementsQatar Airways is relocating flight operations to the new Goa airport this summer. The airline announced an upcoming shift to the new Manohar International Airport (GOX) located in North Goa. Qatar Airways currently flies into Dabolim Airport (GOI) in South Goa. The move is effective from 20 June, 2024. It will be served with the same schedule of a direct daily flight operated on a mix of Airbus 320 and Boeing 787. Other airlines including partners IndiGo and Oman Air have relocated to the new airport. Qatar Airways first launched its operations in Goa in 2009. Currently, Qatar Airways flies to 13 destinations in India including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Thiruvananthapuram.Related News Stories: Accor Group Partner News - TravelMole Mabrian Technologies
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09 Feb 24
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Airline pricing firm Airnguru partners with Qatar AirwaysPricing and airfare intelligence firm Airnguru has inked a five-year SaaS deal with Qatar Airways. Airnguru ...Read moreAirline pricing firm Airnguru partners with Qatar Airways - News & announcementsPricing and airfare intelligence firm Airnguru has inked a five-year SaaS deal with Qatar Airways. Airnguru will enable the airline to leverage near-real-time data analytics and automated pricing recommendations. This enables informed decision-making. The benefits include reduced time-to-market, eliminating price distribution errors and revenue growth. Javier Jiménez, Airnguru COO said, "This deal represents a persistent effort to build the best-in-class airline pricing suite.” “Our platform will provide Qatar Airways with the tools they need to maximize revenue and stay ahead of the competition." Matthew Mcgilvray, SVP Revenue Management and Strategic Alliances at Qatar Airways, said: “Airnguru supports tasks digitization, which enables the consolidation and streamlining of our pricing processes.”Related News Stories: Norse Atlantic Airways Allianz Travel Yanolja Cloud to acquire B2B travel tech firm Norse Atlantic expands Bangkok flights for summer Avolon leases two Airbus jets to new customer US-Bangla Airlines ... More arrests made related to Malaysia airline collapse Air Canada denies liability in gold bullion heist Mabrian: The world's best countries for international flight ... Emirates inks $52 billion order for Boeing wide-body jets SalamAir adds three leased aircraft
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19 Jan 24
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Qatar Airways begins Medan flightsQatar Airways recently landed its inaugural flight in Medan, Indonesia, becoming the third destination in ...Read moreQatar Airways begins Medan flights - News & announcementsQatar Airways recently landed its inaugural flight in Medan, Indonesia, becoming the third destination in the country. The service to Kualanamu International Airport joins over 40 weekly flights to Jakarta and Bali. It was welcomed in a special event which marked a successful completion of the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture. The Year of Culture featured collaboration on more than 50 programs across both countries in arts and culture, tourism, education, and sports Qatar Minister of State, H.E. Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, said: “The success of the Year of Culture laid the groundwork for the launch of the new Medan flights.” “Indonesians can now unlock exciting new destinations.” The new direct Doha-Medan flights are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 22 Business Class seats and 232 Economy Class seats. The city of Medan is the largest metro hub in North Sumatra and a gateway to tourist destinations such as Lake Toba.Related News Stories: Norse Atlantic begins London-Caribbean flights Qantas begins Melbourne to Delhi flights Construction begins on new Lombok cruise terminal New Qatar Airways flights announced Carnival Jubilee prepares for sea trials Jet2 extends Bodrum 2023 season Delta tweaks loyalty program after backlash Qatar Tourism Qatar Air chief calls out 'bullying' US airlines AirAsia launching new Cambodia airline
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08 Jan 24
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Qatar Airways Introduces Privilege Club CollectionQatar Airways has rolled out a new platform for all Privilege Club reward members. Through ...Read moreQatar Airways Introduces Privilege Club Collection - News & announcementsQatar Airways has rolled out a new platform for all Privilege Club reward members. Through the Privilege Club Collection, members get access to some top events in global sports, entertainment, and lifestyle using their Avios balance. Members can also bid on a selection of unique packages. These include access to VIP tickets at The O2 arena for concerts featuring top musical artists; as well as VIP tickets to Inter Milan matches, VIP and pitch side tickets to Paris Saint-Germain matches, signed jerseys and more. “Our vision for Privilege Club is to build a loyalty proposition which offers value and inspires our members,” a Privilege Club spokesperson said. “In the last year, Privilege Club has seen the adoption of Avios, and the establishment of global partnerships with leading banks and hotels.” Members can also boost their balance with the option to buy Avios on the platform. Avios can be accrued when flying with Qatar Airways, oneworld and other partner airlines. Avios points can also be earned shopping and dining at Qatar Duty Free or booking holiday packages with Qatar Airways Holidays. -
20 Dec 23
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Qatar Airways equips 15,000 cabin crew with digital customer service toolsQatar Airways is leveraging more tech to enable its cabin crew to deliver a more ...Read moreQatar Airways equips 15,000 cabin crew with digital customer service tools - News & announcementsQatar Airways is leveraging more tech to enable its cabin crew to deliver a more personalised passenger experience. In its initial phase, the application offers real-time insights on flight information, and customer and service information. This allows flight attendants to view passengers’ profiles, including privilege club members and oneworld members, as well as all special service requests and preferences. The application also provides access to up to date digital training materials. In the coming months, Qatar Airways will have reached the first milestone in this phase of digital transformation by providing Cabin Crew with more than 15,000 mobile devices. The airline will complete the roll-out of the new project in multiple stages, with plans to expand its scope to Hamad International Airport and overseas airports and lounges. “We, are incredibly excited to introduce a new phase in the airline’s digital transformation, especially one that will enhance our onboard experience,” said Group CEO, Engr Badr Mohammed Al Meer. “This project is a defining step towards a more connected and insightful interaction between our customers and staff.” The airline has taken major steps in its digital transformation this year, including collaboration with Google Cloud to explore data analytics and artificial intelligence solutions. -
22 Nov 23
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Qatar Airways extends FIFA partnershipA year after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, flag carrier Qatar Airways has renewed ...Read moreQatar Airways extends FIFA partnership - News & announcementsA year after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, flag carrier Qatar Airways has renewed its longstanding partnership with FIFA. The collaboration will now run until 2030, as the Global Airline Partner. The agreement will cover several FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, and the FIFA World Cup 2030, as well as all youth men's and women's tournaments. Qatar Airways has been a key FIFA partner since May 2017. Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: "This partnership allows us to reach millions of football fans. Football has the power to unite people across cultures and continents." Fans will soon have access to exclusive travel packages including match tickets, flights, and accommodation for select FIFA tournaments, through a dedicated Qatar Airways platform. -
24 Oct 23
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Qatar Airways Group chief stepping downLong time Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker is set to step down next ...Read moreQatar Airways Group chief stepping down - News & announcementsLong time Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker is set to step down next month. After 27 years of service, Al Baker resigns his current position and will be replaced by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. Al Meer is the chief executive of Doha Hamad International Airport. During Al Baker’s helm, Qatar Airways has grown into a major force winning the “World's Best Airline” award by Skytrax seven times. Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 160 destinations worldwide, via its Doha hub. He built a reputation as one of the most influential aviation leaders and sometimes one of the most outspoken. Al Baker was appointed in 1997, just three years after the airline launched. He steps down on 5 November. -
15 Oct 23
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Qatar Airways selects Starlink for inflight Wi-FiQatar Airways has tapped Elon Musk’s Starlink to powered its inflight Wi-fi connectivity. Starlink delivers ...Read moreQatar Airways selects Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi - News & announcementsQatar Airways has tapped Elon Musk’s Starlink to powered its inflight Wi-fi connectivity. Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet. The airline says it is the largest yet to use Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi. Starlink has delivered connectivity to airlines including Hawaiian Airlines, airBaltic, and ZIPAIR. The airline will roll out complimentary internet connectivity experience onboard specific aircraft and routes which it says will deliver speeds of up to 350 Megabits per second. Connectivity will be simple one-click access. Qatar Airways and Starlink are currently in the pre-launch phase of the rollout. Qatar Airways Group CEO. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We look forward to our passengers benefitting from this state-of-the-art addition to the in-flight experience.” “Passengers travelling between over 150 destinations will be able to stay connected with the most advance high-speed internet service from space,” said SpaceX’s VP of Starlink Commercial Sales, Jonathan Hofeller. -
21 Aug 23
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Qatar Airways adds extra daily New York flightsQatar Airways is ramping up New York flights from two to three daily. It offers ...Read moreQatar Airways adds extra daily New York flights - News & announcementsQatar Airways is ramping up New York flights from two to three daily. It offers new connection options between NYC and more than 80 destinations in the Middle-East, Africa, and Asia. The daily addition is effective as of 30 October 2023. Customers from across the US will also benefit from the enhanced connectivity between JetBlue and Qatar Airways via New York. The three flights per day offer the choice of morning, afternoon and evening departures. Members of both loyalty programs – Qatar Airways Privilege Club and JetBlue TrueBlue – can earn miles from each other’s codeshare flights. Qatar Airways’ partnership with American Airlines also continues to expand as American is launching flights from its Philadelphia hub to Doha, starting 28 October 2023. Also, partner Alaska Airlines will also offer customers from the West Coast improved connectivity with a significant codeshare expansion. During the coming weeks, customers will be able to book to more destinations beyond Doha on Alaska Airlines’ website. Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 160 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub.