Qatar Airways has resumed operation of its Airbus A380 on the Sydney-Doha service. The superjumbo returns in time to meet mounting travel demand in Australia, offering larger seat capacity as well as both First and Business Class for its premium cabins.

Virgin Australia has struck a new alliance and codeshare arrangement with Qatar Airways that will see a significant expansion of the airlines’ networks, lounges and loyalty programs.

Qatar Airways has elevated the standard of luxury onboard with the launch of exclusive amenity kits and gift boxes from French Perfumer Diptyque.

Qatar Airways is launching new thrice-weekly flights to Santorini, Greece, from 7 June 2022, joining Athens and Mykonos to become the third destination to be served in Greece by the carrier. The service will be operated by Airbus A320 featuring 12 seats in Business Class and 132 seats in Economy Class.

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Qatar Airways was recently named Airline of the Year 2021 in the latest Skytrax awards, pipping Singapore Airlines and ANA All Nippon Airways which were second and third respectively.

Qatar Airways has named Jared Lee as its new Vice President of Sales for Southeast Asia, Southwest Pacific & Indian Subcontinent. He takes over Qatar Airways’ Australia and New Zealand portfolio from Thomas Scruby who is moving to Doha for the role of Vice President for Distribution.

A strategic partnership between Qatar Airways and Visit Maldives has been struck to further grow international tourism to the tropical destination. The agreement brings together an airline and destination that have been leaders throughout the pandemic in providing safe, reliable and luxurious travel experiences despite challenges.

Qatar Airways has introduced an all-new Business Class Suite aboard its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Debuting last Friday [25 June 2021], each suite in the cabin has direct aisle access with a sliding door to ensure privacy and comfort.

Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can now earn and spend Qmiles on hotel stays and car hire, with the launch of Hotel & Car Rewards.

Qatar Airways has rolled out new, simplified fare families across all travel classes to offer greater choice and flexibility to passengers. Effective this week, Qatar Airways will offer six fare families.

Qatar Airways has introduced its first range of fully vegan dishes to its à la carte menu for Business Class passengers on all flights, designed to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based food while elevating passengers’ culinary experience when they travel with the award-winning airline.