Doha-based Qatar Airways is upgauging four of its seasonal services in 2019 through additional flight frequencies and, on some routes, larger aircraft.

Greek luxury hotelier Myconian Collection is set to add a 10th property to its Mykonos stable in 2019. In Sydney last week to meet with trade and media, the boutique hotelier’s President & CEO, Vangelis Daktylidis, said the new addition will, like all its sister properties, be part of a global hotel collective.

Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Mombasa in Kenya by the end of the year, opening up the country’s beautiful coasts to international holidaymakers. Mombasa will be the Doha-based carrier’s second Kenyan destination, in addition to existing flights to Nairobi.

Qatar Airways is expanding its collaboration with Australian celebrity chef and restauranteur George Calombaris, who will create a new edition of Greek-inspired in-flight dining options for the Gulf carrier, commencing 1 September 2018.

Qatar Airways has announced its award-winning Business Class experience, Qsuite, will be available on flights to and from Canberra, its newest Australian destination, via Sydney, from 1 July 2018.

“Qatar Airways is collaborating closely with local farms and suppliers to produce products for our specific needs, promoting a ‘farm-to-table’ approach. Our inflight dining menus are designed to align with the four seasons, better incorporating the use of locally grown produce and tapping into authentic foods of local provenance delivering the very highest international standards.” Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker.

“Qatar Airways is delighted to be expanding its reach in both London and throughout the UK,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker. “Earlier this month, we launched direct flights to Cardiff, the capital of Wales, clearly demonstrating our continued commitment to this market. We are very proud of our strong and extensive trade ties with the UK.”

Air Italy took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX from the aircraft manufacturer’s delivery centre in Seattle this week, ahead of its transfer flight to Milan-Malpensa Airport.

Qatar Airways’ flagship A380 aircraft touched down in Perth for the very first time this week.

From 1 May 2018, Qatar Airways will be the first airline to offer daily flights between Doha and Cardiff.

Qatar Airways has introduced its revolutionary Business Class seat, Qsuite, on flights from Chicago starting 1 April.