Qatar adds new Aussie destination among 8 other global cities

Qatar adds new Aussie destination among 8 other global cities

The world’s fastest growing airline adds Canberra to its route map, joining seven other new destinations previously announced.

Qatar Airways has announced eight more destinations for 2017-18, in addition to seven previously announced new cities for a total of 15 new gateways.

Joining the Qatar Airways’ route network are: Canberra, the airline’s fifth destination in Australia; Dublin, Ireland; Las Vegas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Medan, Kualanamu International Airport,and Tabuk and Yanbu.

These newly-announced destinations join the already-announced list of new destinations to start in 2017: Auckland, New Zealand will start 5 February 2017, and will be the world’s longest commercial flight; Sarajevo, Bosnia; Skopje, Macedonia; Libreville, Gabon; Nice, France; Chiang Mai and Douala, Cameroon.

“Qatar Airways offers the world the best network, the best on board experience and the best connecting experience at Hamad International Airport. We operate the world’s youngest fleet, averaging just five years old, and we fly the most technologically advanced aircraft that provide our passengers with an award-winning experience while also ensuring the most efficient and environmentally friendly operations. Our intention is to ensure our passengers can choose Qatar Airways for all of their travel needs – whether they are flying on business, for pleasure, or a combination of both,” Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said.

Qatar Airways has opened 12 new destinations in 2016 year-to-date, with two more cities set to join the network in December. Qatar will begin service to Krabi on 6 December and service returns to the Seychelles on 12 December.

 

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