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Three daily flights instead of four frequencies on certain days this summer. This is the winter schedule that Qatar Airways has just unveiled for Paris CDG. A schedule that certainly must take into account the again tense geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf. The French capital is not the only one losing frequencies. From…

Although Qatar Airways is quick to announce the resumption of its routes following the Gulf crisis, it is nevertheless more discreet about the destinations with which it has suspended links... and which will remain so this winter. The Qatari carrier did announce in mid-June that it was returning to its network of…

Protests are growing over one of the most decried open skies agreements since the European Union: the one signed in 2021 with Qatar, which allows the airlines of both political entities to serve any airline linking Doha to the European Union and vice versa. Except that the signing and application of the agreement...

If ever there were proof that diplomatic and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar are back on track, the joint high-speed rail project between the two countries is it. The agreement, which has just been signed in Riyadh, formalises an initiative by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed ben Salmane and...

"The largest fleet of wide-body aircraft equipped with Starlink in the world": this was the milestone reached by Qatar Airways in July. It will therefore have taken the airline less than a year to complete this programme, which was launched in October 2024, instead of the two years initially planned. To achieve this, the management of Qatar Airways has indicated that it...

They've been working on it for over two years. The result will soon be visible. A common tourist visa for the six member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This should be in place before the end of the year. This electronic visa will allow travellers to travel for a period of up to two months.

Against a backdrop of very high tensions in the Middle East, even though a ceasefire could ease the current pressure, several international and regional airlines have temporarily suspended their flights or set up alternative routes in order to guarantee passenger safety. Iran's launch of missiles at a US military base in the Middle East has...

Qatar Airways is strengthening its position in South-East Asia through a new codeshare agreement with Philippine Airlines. This strategic partnership will build a virtual air bridge between Doha and Manila, improving connectivity for French passengers travelling to the Philippines via Qatar. From 16...

Cambodia's aviation market is really taking off. Still marginalised a few years ago, the kingdom is beginning to attract intercontinental carriers, particularly from the Gulf. Emirates already operates daily flights - with a stopover - from Dubai to Phnom Penh and Qatar Airways from Doha to the Cambodian capital....

After years of procrastination by the Australian government over the granting of traffic rights to Qatar Airways, the airline has finally found a solution. It is acquiring a stake in the country's second-largest carrier, Virgin Australia. This investment has in fact received the green light from the Foreign Investment Review Board. It follows an assessment...

Qatar Airways and Australia's Virgin Australia signed a classic cooperation agreement in 2022, which included codeshare flights between the two carriers' destinations, the possibility of earning miles on frequent flyer programmes and the use of premium airport services. Today, Qatar Airways is going one step further...

Qatar Airways' imminent entry into the African market by taking over an airline on the continent has been announced for several years. This has now happened, with the Qatari carrier taking a 25% stake in Airlink. This independent regional airline is based in Johannesburg and has become, with the restructuring...

The new Qsuite Next Gen has just made its first public appearance at the Farnborough Airshow, currently taking place in the UK. With this version, Qatar Airways aims to offer its passengers an even more exceptional and exclusive experience. The re-imagined Quad Suite is now equipped with the first Panasonic Astrova 4K OLED IFE displays...

The Vignette Collection is set to double in size within a year. This grouping of non-standardised luxury hotels, launched in summer 2021, currently comprises 11 hotels, including the Casa da Companhia in Porto and the Convent Square in Lisbon, the Sindhorn Midtown hotel in Bangkok and the Yours Truly DC in Washington....

At the latest ITB Berlin tourism trade fair, Qatar Airways announced that it was strengthening its routes for the 2024 summer season and the 2024/2025 winter season. The carrier is expanding to 15 destinations worldwide, including a large number in Europe. In France, Qatar Airways will increase its number of flights from 21 to 28...

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are preparing to launch a common tourist visa modelled on the existing Schengen visa in the European Union. The idea, first mooted in 2021, has now been approved by six GCC countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates....

Qatar Airways and catering company gategroup have announced a new partnership focused on enhancing the in-flight dining experience. Structured around a commercial management agreement, the partnership aims to work closely together on various aspects of in-flight catering. This includes passenger dining experiences, the supply chain, the promotion of healthy eating and the...

Qatar Airways this week received the go-ahead from its regulators to launch daily flights to the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar. This will be the first - and only - flight from Africa's largest island to the Middle East. And beyond to Asia and Europe, thanks to...

The launch of the Privilege Club Collection marks a turning point in Qatar Airways' relationship with its frequent flyer programme. This new platform, unveiled on 8 January, extends the range of possibilities for business travellers who regularly visit the airports served by the airline. In addition to the traditional use of Avios - upgrades, flights...

On 11 December, Iberia launched its first direct flights to Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. The flights are operated by Airbus A330-200, with a capacity of 288 passengers in Business and Eco class. With this Iberia flight, IAG is considerably strengthening its cooperation with Qatar Airways. With Madrid, London and...