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Qatar Airways Latest News

Posted: 28th January 2020
Double-daily flights from Edinburgh!!

Qatar Airways are pleased to announce the increase of double-daily flights from Edinburgh; 14 flights per week as of 1st April 2020.

Qatar Airways Country Manager UK & Ireland, Gary Kershaw, said: “Our increased frequency to double-daily flights from Edinburgh underlines our commitment to Scotland and we are delighted to offer our passengers greater opportunities to fly to Doha as well as connecting them with more than 160 destinations worldwide.”

Corona Virus update

QR are currently continuing to fly in and out of China, although, in light of the recent travel alerts Qatar Airways have suspended the free or paid stopover in Doha for passengers arriving from China and Hong Kong. Any passenger booked for a stopover from these countries have been automatically booked for an onward connection. Policies have been released for changing flights on request also.*

New Destinations for 2020

Eight additional destinations to join the airline’s network in 2020: Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Cebu, Accra, Trabzon, Luanda, Lyon and Siem Reap. In addition to the recently announced gateways of Santorini, Dubrovnik and Osaka, Japan. Our operations will expand to 177 destinations around the world, reinforcing our position as one of the world’s most connected airlines.

Beyond Business 

Corporate Loyalty Programme

Make sure Corporate Loyalty points are being gained, as well as individual privilege points. Click here for full details and to join Beyond Business. If your business/client has £100k+ spend per annum with QR, please touch base with me for further information for contract deal opportunities.

Environmental Policy
At Qatar Airways Group, we believe in our responsibility to care for the environment.

Our ambition is to demonstrate environmental leadership through our global airline

As well as our airport operations, aviation and catering services, retail outlets and hotels. There is much work being done with more to do, as we develop this, our policy can be viewed here

+Qatar: Stopover in Doha for QMICE opportunities

From just *USD 23 explore Qatar with a hotel stay, Turn a layover into a stayover in 2020 to view new MICE opportunities. The +Qatar programme offers a selection of hotels, 12hrs minimum connection required on 157/QR ticket. Click here for information.

For further information on QMICE opportunities with Qatar Airways and Doha; Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events – Click here

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