September 14, 2020
Global airline alliance members make 2050 vow
The oneworld airline alliance’s 13 members have committed to achieve net zero emissions in 30 years.
Read More…August 10, 2020
Twice-weekly services to South Australian capital begin mid-August
Qatar Airways will recommence services to Adelaide on 16 August 2020, making the airline the only international carrier currently servicing five major cities in Australia.
Read More…July 18, 2020
Gulf carrier makes “sustainable operation” decision during COVID crisis
Qatar Airways says a decision to ground its entire fleet of 10 Airbus A380s due to the COVID-19 crisis has had vast benefits to the environment.
Read More…July 15, 2020
50-hour flight time membership of ultra-long-haul aircraft fleet
Qatar Executive has introduced a new and exclusive Diamond Agreement which enables customers to pre-purchase flight time at fixed hourly rates on state-of-the-art long-range and ultra-long-range private jets.
Read More…June 17, 2020
Thrice weekly service continuing to late October 2020
Qatar Airways has extended its newest route to Australia – Doha to Brisbane – beyond the end of June 2020 until late October.
Read More…May 20, 2020
First phase of renewed agreement now launched
The first stage of the strategic partnership between Qatar Airways and American Airlines has commenced this month with the Gulf carrier placing its code on American Airlines’ domestic flights, strengthening connectivity and creating hundreds of new travel options for passengers.
Read More…May 7, 2020
52 destinations by end of May and 80 in June
Qatar Airways will begin a phased approach to expanding its network in line with passenger demand evolution and the expected relaxation of entry restrictions around the world. Having maintained flights to at least 30 destinations where possible during the COVID-19 crisis and to most continents, helping to take over one million people home, the airline has been closely monitoring global passenger flows and booking trends to confidently begin planning the gradual reintroduction of additional flights and destinations to its network.
Read More…April 2, 2020
Draft ‘yay’ for oneworld partners’ cooperation on nine offline Australia routes
British Airways and Qatar Airways have been provided interim authorisation by the ACCC to coordinate air services on nine offline routes between Australia and the United Kingdom.
Read More…March 31, 2020
The PTMs experience a mini-famil from Sydney to Canberra and back
Qatar Airways recently offered a day trip famil from Sydney to Canberra as a unique opportunity to experience its newly-delivered Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and, more specifically, the fabled business class Qsuite. Three of TravelManagers’ NSW-based personal travel managers (PTMs) were among a group of travel agency participants who stepped aboard.
Read More…March 7, 2020
New Changi Airport facility is a blueprint for future developments
Qatar Airways has opened a new Premium Lounge within Terminal 1 at Singapore Changi Airport, featuring an ultra luxurious interior and enhanced offerings. The new Premium Lounge is inspired by modern-day Arabic architecture, reflecting Qatar Airways’ heritage, and aims to narrow the gap between Business and First class lounges.
Read More…January 24, 2020
ACCC to assess proposed coordination between oneworld partners on nine routes
Oneworld member airlines British Airways (BA) and Qatar Airways (QR) have sought approval from the Australian competition regulator to coordinate air services on nine offline routes between Australia and the United Kingdom.
Read More…January 24, 2020
Roy Morgan has tallied its survey results for November 2019, and the leader was…
Singapore Airlines achieved the highest customer satisfaction rating among international airlines operating to and from Australia during the month of November, according to the latest Roy Morgan research.
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