Qatar Airways, the award winning national airline of the State of Qatar, is one of the aviation industry’s success stories. As one of the fastest growing carriers in the world, with unprecedented expansion averaging 40% year on year, Qatar Airways has achieved staggering growth in fleet size and passenger numbers. Qatar Airways currently flies to 69 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Far East, from its operational hub of Doha. Recent destinations added to the Qatar Airways’ ever expanding list include Nairobi, Madrid, Berlin and, from the summer of 2006, Hong Kong. Currently Qatar Airways operates daily flights from London Gatwick to Doha, two daily flights from London Heathrow to Doha, and from 26th March, Heathrow will be increased to three daily and Manchester, which currently operates four flights a week will fly daily. With its codeshare partners, the airline serves more than 80 destinations worldwide.
From only four aircraft in 1997, the airline grew to a fleet size of 28 aircraft by the end of 2003 and 43 by January 2006. In 2003, Qatar Airways placed a US$5.1bn order with Airbus to purchase 34 new aircraft with deliveries scheduled for completion by 2008. In 2004, Qatar Airways took delivery of 13 Airbus aircraft and in 2005 they ordered four of the twin-deck A380-800 ‘super jumbo’s, with a delivery date scheduled for the beginning of 2009, becoming one of the A380-800 launch customers.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker who was appointed CEO in 1997, Qatar Airways has matured into a leading force in regional and global aviation, earning many admirers around the world for its excellent standards of service and efficiency levels. Qatar Airways is one of a few select carriers in the world ranked Five Star by Skytrax and 2005 saw them awarded with four prestigious World Travel Awards: ‘World’s Leading Flat Bed Seat’, ‘Best In-Flight Meal Service’, ‘Leading Airline in the Middle East’ and ‘Airline Personality of the Year’ awarded to CEO Akbar Al Baker. They also scooped a ‘World Travel Global Award’ at 2005’s World Travel Market.
Renowned for its outstanding levels of service and comfort Qatar Airways offers one of the world’s finest Business Class services. Business Class travellers will be given a priority check in and a 30kg baggage allowance, as well as use of the business class lounge where Qatar Airways friendly staff serve a wide selection of drinks and food. There is also a large business centre.
Featuring 160 degree reclining seats, which stretch to a two-metre length bed in sleep mode, the seats on the A330 also have 15-inch personal LCD TV screens, a personal Audio Video On Demand entertainment system, laptop power point, back massage functions and five pre-programmed electronic seat controls.
Fine dining tableware has been introduced in First and Business Class on all Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester to Doha routes and will be gradually introduced on all Qatar Airways’ international routes during 2006. Trolley service in First and Business Class has been replaced by a la carte plates, individually prepared and served by cabin crew to each passenger. Glass plates, individual glass bread bowls and chinaware designed by German company Bauscher and French-designed cutlery by Guy Degrenne all feature in the new service. Passengers are presented with dining menus specially prepared in leather-bound folders and a selection of champagne and wines from around the world feature in both cabins. First Class passengers are served with individual tea sets and have the additional touch of a personal caviar service, luxury full-size bed pillows, soft white linen mattresses and Australian wool blankets.
The Qatar Airways Privilege Club offers frequent flyers more benefits than ever before, following a revamp of the Privilege Club website www.qmiles.com. With three tiers of membership, Burgundy, Silver and Gold, the Privilege Club’s benefits, depending on tier, include: additional baggage allowance, opportunity to nominate up to nine members of your family for Privilege Club cards, check in at first or business class desk, opportunity to earn extra Qmiles, use of the Qatar Airways lounges, chauffeur-driven BMW transfers and a meet and greet service in Doha.
www.qatarairways.com
Reservations: 0870 7704215
For further press information contact Gail Palmer / Hannah Ladkin at KTA PR
020 7352 1088 or gail@ktapr.com / hannah@ktapr.com
From only four aircraft in 1997, the airline grew to a fleet size of 28 aircraft by the end of 2003 and 43 by January 2006. In 2003, Qatar Airways placed a US$5.1bn order with Airbus to purchase 34 new aircraft with deliveries scheduled for completion by 2008. In 2004, Qatar Airways took delivery of 13 Airbus aircraft and in 2005 they ordered four of the twin-deck A380-800 ‘super jumbo’s, with a delivery date scheduled for the beginning of 2009, becoming one of the A380-800 launch customers.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker who was appointed CEO in 1997, Qatar Airways has matured into a leading force in regional and global aviation, earning many admirers around the world for its excellent standards of service and efficiency levels. Qatar Airways is one of a few select carriers in the world ranked Five Star by Skytrax and 2005 saw them awarded with four prestigious World Travel Awards: ‘World’s Leading Flat Bed Seat’, ‘Best In-Flight Meal Service’, ‘Leading Airline in the Middle East’ and ‘Airline Personality of the Year’ awarded to CEO Akbar Al Baker. They also scooped a ‘World Travel Global Award’ at 2005’s World Travel Market.
Renowned for its outstanding levels of service and comfort Qatar Airways offers one of the world’s finest Business Class services. Business Class travellers will be given a priority check in and a 30kg baggage allowance, as well as use of the business class lounge where Qatar Airways friendly staff serve a wide selection of drinks and food. There is also a large business centre.
Featuring 160 degree reclining seats, which stretch to a two-metre length bed in sleep mode, the seats on the A330 also have 15-inch personal LCD TV screens, a personal Audio Video On Demand entertainment system, laptop power point, back massage functions and five pre-programmed electronic seat controls.
Fine dining tableware has been introduced in First and Business Class on all Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester to Doha routes and will be gradually introduced on all Qatar Airways’ international routes during 2006. Trolley service in First and Business Class has been replaced by a la carte plates, individually prepared and served by cabin crew to each passenger. Glass plates, individual glass bread bowls and chinaware designed by German company Bauscher and French-designed cutlery by Guy Degrenne all feature in the new service. Passengers are presented with dining menus specially prepared in leather-bound folders and a selection of champagne and wines from around the world feature in both cabins. First Class passengers are served with individual tea sets and have the additional touch of a personal caviar service, luxury full-size bed pillows, soft white linen mattresses and Australian wool blankets.
The Qatar Airways Privilege Club offers frequent flyers more benefits than ever before, following a revamp of the Privilege Club website www.qmiles.com. With three tiers of membership, Burgundy, Silver and Gold, the Privilege Club’s benefits, depending on tier, include: additional baggage allowance, opportunity to nominate up to nine members of your family for Privilege Club cards, check in at first or business class desk, opportunity to earn extra Qmiles, use of the Qatar Airways lounges, chauffeur-driven BMW transfers and a meet and greet service in Doha.
www.qatarairways.com
Reservations: 0870 7704215
For further press information contact Gail Palmer / Hannah Ladkin at KTA PR
020 7352 1088 or gail@ktapr.com / hannah@ktapr.com