Vietjet in codeshare deal with Qatar AirwaysLe Anh A Vietjet plane is seen at an airport in Vietnam. Vietjet and Qatar Airways have inked a codeshare agreement - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – Vietnam’s low-cost air carrier Vietjet and Qatar Airways have inked a codeshare agreement. Qatar Airways passengers can now fly with Vietjet to destinations in Vietnam and other countries where the local airline is present while Vietjet customers will be able to fly to 150 global destinations of Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said the deal with Vietjet would provide passengers with smooth and easy connections in HCMC or Hanoi before they transfer to Qatar Airways flights. Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh, deputy general director of Vietjet, said the partnership would make it easier and faster for its passengers to take connecting flights. Vietjet would cooperate with other foreign airlines to benefit their customers. Qatar Airways operates two … [Read more...] about Vietjet in codeshare deal with Qatar Airways
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Qatar Airways flies to yet another US city
Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 17 years of operations, and currently flies a modern fleet of 131 aircraft to key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.— VNS Photo HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — Qatar Airways' inaugural flight to Philadelphia touched down on Wednesday morning, marking the carrier's fifth gateway in the US. With the launch of the daily service between Philadelphia and Qatar Airways's hub in Doha, the capital of Qatar, the city becomes the airline's 137th destination in its expanding worldwide network. Qatar Airways now operates 35 flights a week between the US and Doha, flying daily from New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia. Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker said: "Today, Philadelphia joins our existing North American hubs of Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Houston, and Montreal. "But only our newest gateway offers a unique morning route to Doha, our earliest departure … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways flies to yet another US city
Qatar Airways spreads its wings
Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, is one of the aviation industry’s big success stories. Its operations began in 1994 when the airline was a small regional carrier serving a handful of routes. The airline was re-launched in 1997 under the mandate of the country’s leader His Highness The Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who outlined a vision to turn Qatar Airways into a leading international airline with the highest standards of service and excellence. Qatar Airways has since become one of the fastest growing carriers in the world with unprecedented expansion averaging double digit growth year on year that industry peers can only admire with envy. The airline, which is 50 per cent government-owned and 50 per cent under the private sector, has developed under the leadership of Akbar Al Baker, appointed as CEO in 1996, who has been instrumental in turning Qatar Airways into an award-winning carrier and the best in the world. Under Al Baker’s … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways spreads its wings
CEO says Vietnam important to Qatar Airways global network
CEO says Vietnam important to Qatar Airways global network By Mong Binh - The Saigon Times Daily Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker (C) fields reporters’ questions about the carrier’s expansion plan in Vietnam at the news conference in Hanoi on Tuesday - Photo: Mong Binh HCMC - The chief executive officer of Qatar Airways has said Vietnam is an increasingly attractive destination for both leisure and business travelers and an important contributor to the airline’s global flight network and its ambition to become the world’s leading carrier. Akbar Al Baker raised the point at a meeting with reporters in Hanoi on Tuesday, a day after the award-winning, five-star carrier started flying to the capital city of Vietnam, with four weekly flights via Bangkok on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in the initial schedule. Vietnam is no longer a small market because this country has recorded strong economic growth over the years, Al Baker said. “I have … [Read more...] about CEO says Vietnam important to Qatar Airways global network
Qatar Airways increases passenger baggage allowance
Passengers flying with Qatar Airways routes worldwide can enjoy increased baggage allowances from September 1. More weight allowances applied for Qatar Airways' passengers since September. Photo Qatar HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Passengers flying with Qatar Airways routes worldwide can enjoy increased baggage allowances from September 1. According to representatives from the airways, economy weight allowances have increased from 23kg to 30kg while business and first class have increased from 30kg to 40kg and 40kg to 50kg respectively. However, the number of bags remains the same, depending on the type of ticket. The increased weight allowance does not apply when travelling to points that are regulated by per-piece allowances. Additionally, passengers who travel prior to September 1 will be able to take advantage of the increased baggage allowance on their return trip, if travel is on September 1 or later. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said "revising our standard baggage … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways increases passenger baggage allowance