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[amrja]

Originally Posted by lady gaga

It's still annoying QR have 14 weekly flights to Khartoum so it's a big demand and they're operated by A320/A321 MIX

Right but they have around 5 flights a day to Dubai for example, usually packed out... it justifies using larger aircraft than A320s/A321s.

[lady gaga]

They can at least use one daily B777 or A330 to Khartoum and the other one A320

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Qatar Airways offers guests who are fasting with a specially designed Iftar box

Qatar Airways will bring a taste of Qatari hospitality to the skies by offering guests who are fasting with a specially designed Iftar box. The box consists of traditional and local gastronomical delights traditionally associated with breaking of the fast.

http://www.ameinfo.com/qatar-airways...ecially-308054

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Qatar Airways Begins Daily Flights To Kilimanjaro


VENTURES AFRICA – Qatar Airways has launched its 18th destination in Africa and 118th route globally by expanding flight operations linking Doha to Kilimanjaro via Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s capital city.

The airline offers 12 Business Class seats and 132 in Economy with an Airbus A320 aircraft to operate the Doha route. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays the flight departs at 02:35 and lands in Kilimanjaro at 10:05 while the return flights departs Kilimanjaro at 11:05, to land in Doha at 18:45.

Filghts on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday leaves Doha at 07:35, arriving in Kilimanjaro at 15:20 while the return flight departs Kilimanjaro at 16:20 and arrives in Doha at 23:45.

For business class travellers, the airline offers an access to the Premium Terminal in Doha International Airport, which provides state-of-the-art business facilities, secretarial services, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Passengers flying Business class also receive a 30 kg baggage allowance.

Kilimanjaro is an attractive site to tourists and hikers due to the famous Africa mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is located at the Kilimanjaro National Park and it receives about 35,000 annual climber tourists yearly.

Speaking about the development, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker said the addition of scheduled flights to Tanzania’s tourism centre of Kilimanjaro allows the airline to further develop its business on the African continent.

He expressed confidence in the Tanzania travel market as he reiterated Kilimanjaro’s pedigree as an established tourist hive and emerging economic centre, thanks to its abundant wildlife, scenic beauty and natural resources.

In the future, the airline plans to launch flights to Maputo, Mozambique on October 31st. It also intends to launch flights to Yangon, Myanmar on October 3rd, and Belgrade soon.

http://www.ventures-africa.com/2012/...o-kilimanjaro/

[Alrayyan]

Qatar Airways Named Best Airline in the World for Second Consecutive Year

--Carrier Retains Best Airline In Middle East Accolade For Seventh Year Running At Annual Skytrax World Airline Awards --Doha-Based Carrier Named Best For Airline Staff Service In Middle East --Awards Based on Survey Of Business and Leisure Travelers Worldwide

HAMPSHIRE, England, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Farnborough Air Show - Qatar Airways has once again triumphed at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning three top accolades including the main award Best Airline in the World for the second year running.

The Doha-based carrier retained the coveted title of Airline of the Year 2012 and notched up two further awards - Best Airline in the Middle East for the seventh consecutive year and the Best Airline Staff Service award in the Middle East.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony attended by leading figures from the global aviation industry at the Farnborough Air Show, the world's largest aerospace event taking place in the UK this week. The Skytrax awards, conducted by the global aviation research organization, polled over 18 million business travelers and leisure travelers from more than 100 countries.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker hailed the achievements as "fantastic recognition" of all employees at Qatar Airways for the dedication and commitment to their job.

"I am extremely proud of the adulation given once again by the very people who fly - the traveling public, for their support and faith in Qatar Airways," said Al Baker, speaking after being presented with the awards.

"Qatar Airways set out on a mission 15 years ago when we launched to be the world's best airline and spread the airline's quality brand to all corners of the world.

"Last year we achieved that. Retaining awards is always difficult, but we have managed to do so amid the tough competition which only shows we remain focused in our day to day job of offering passengers what they fully deserve - the highest standards of service both in the air and on the ground.

"The achievements further reflect the high standards that we set for ourselves and receiving the awards is fantastic recognition of the hard work and commitment of our staff across the world who help make Qatar Airways the success it is today."

Skytrax Chief Executive Officer Edward Plaisted said: "To win the Airline of the Year award for a second successive year is a remarkable achievement for Qatar Airways, and a clear recognition of the continued efforts by Qatar Airways' management and staff to be the world's best airline.

"Qatar Airways should be very proud of this fantastic customer recognition of their service standards, and ranking No 1 in the world at the 2012 Airline of the Year shows that they truly are a favourite airline among today's global travelers."

Air travelers were surveyed during a 10-month period by telephone, questionnaires and online about their experiences with airlines on the ground and in the air. The survey measured passenger satisfaction across more than 38 key performance indicators of airline front-line product and service, including check-in, boarding, onboard seat comfort, cabin cleanliness, food, beverages, in-flight entertainment and staff service.

The survey covered more than 200 airlines, from the largest international airlines to smaller domestic carriers.

Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 15 years of operation, currently operating a modern fleet of 109 aircraft to 117 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America.

Since the beginning of the year, Qatar Airways has launched flights to Baku (Azerbaijan); Tbilisi (Georgia); Kigali (Rwanda); Zagreb (Croatia), Erbil (Iraq), Baghdad, and most recently, Perth (Australia) with many more destinations planned during 2012.

Over the next few months, Qatar Airways launches services to a diverse portfolio of new routes, including Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (July 25); Mombasa, Kenya (August 15); Yangon, Myanmar (October 3); Maputo, Mozambique (October 31) and a date yet-to-be-announced to the Serbian capital Belgrade.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/qat...ear-2012-07-12

[lady gaga]

badry !!Hahahahaha lol.

[Alrayyan]

Originally Posted by lady gaga

badry !!Hahahahaha lol.

Looooool someone had to eventually post it XD

[lady gaga]

Originally Posted by Alrayyan

Looooool someone had to eventually post it XD

Lol congratulations to you and Qataris and the whole Arab nation

[Alrayyan]

Originally Posted by lady gaga

Lol congratulations to you and Qataris and the whole Arab nation

Oh, Thank you =P HOWEVER, no one is going to be anywhere near happy till the new airport opens, and were not even sure when That is, how stressful !

Fed up with taking the bus for all the flights, fed up with getting on the plane using a staircase in the heat and humidity, not to mention carrying hand luggage.... Crowded check in desks and passport control areas (although the Qatari/GCC separation helps a lot but I'm speaking in general for the others as well),,, not enough luggage belts etc etc etc..

All that solved by simply opening the new airport.

[lady gaga]

Originally Posted by Alrayyan

Oh, Thank you =P HOWEVER, no one is going to be anywhere near happy till the new airport opens, and were not even sure when That is, how stressful !

Fed up with taking the bus for all the flights, fed up with getting on the plane using a staircase in the heat and humidity, not to mention carrying hand luggage.... Crowded check in desks and passport control areas (although the Qatari/GCC separation helps a lot but I'm speaking in general for the others as well),,, not enough luggage belts etc etc etc..

All that solved by simply opening the new airport.

I7med rabak akhoi at least you guys have a decent airport what about an airport that have only 6 gates and 2 cafeterias and takes about only 30 flights perday yes its Khartoum airport you should thank go for what u got I would do anything to have an airport like ur present airport

[lady gaga]

Oh and about luggage belt Khartoum international airport have only 5 belts

[Alrayyan]

Originally Posted by lady gaga

Oh and about luggage belt Khartoum international airport have only 5 belts

We currently have 9 so it's not that different XD, but inshallah 5eer *drops at the sudanese forum to check for any potential future airport*

[lady gaga]

Originally Posted by Alrayyan

We currently have 9 so it's not that different XD, but inshallah 5eer *drops at the sudanese forum to check for any potential future airport*

Lol we have a new airport and it suppose to be opened since 2010 but no one got a clue on the airport some people say it's canceled due to funding problems other say the work is on going and other say they're getting neq fund soos everyone say something different from the other btw stope by the sudanesw forum: )

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Qatar Airways boosts Canada network with Porter deal



Qatar Airways has signed an interline agreement with Canadian carrier Porter Airlines as it moves to boost its network in the North American country after authorities refused to grant it additional landing rights.

The deal will enable passengers travelling from Doha on Qatar Airways to connect with a Porter flight in Montreal or Washington and fly to another destination in the latter’s network, Porter's CEO told the Financial Post.

“Qatar is an airline we always thought would be a good fit. We get the benefit of multiple airports and connections with them and that sort of broadens the appeal of the interline arrangement,” said Robert Deluce.

“We feed a fair number of Canadian destinations, and we’re really looking to partner with international carriers that can make use of the flights that we have domestically or on our [US] transborder routes.”

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar...al-469202.html

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Good news for Qatar

Qatar Airways in talks with 3 UK airports - report

Qatar Airways is planning to start flights from Doha to the English city of Birmingham and is in talks with two other UK airports in a bid to bring the number of British destinations it serves to five, according to reports

“We can confirm we are planning to launch passenger flights to Birmingham, but are not yet in a position to announce a date nor schedules,” a Qatar Airways spokesperson was quoted as saying by the UK-based Travel Weekly trade magazine.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar...rt-467119.html

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Qatar Airways Dreamliner at the Farnborough air show

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/photo...ow-465630.html

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Qatar Airways eyes Chicago flights in 2013

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar...13-469889.html

Qatar Airways on Tuesday announced an expansion of its USA route network with the introduction of daily passenger flights to Chicago from April 10 next year.

The non-stop service from Doha will be the carrier’s fourth USA gateway, following daily operations to New York, Washington and Houston.

The carrier, which already operates twice-weekly cargo flights to Chicago O’Hare, will use its flagship long-haul Boeing 777-300 Extended Range passenger aircraft on the Doha–Chicago route with an approximate flying time of 15 hours.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said: “As Qatar Airways continues its aggressive expansion, we are pleased to finally offer another gateway in the United States, this time to the ‘The Windy City’ of Chicago, five years after we began operations to North America.

“Chicago is a key route for business and leisure travellers alike, connecting them from destinations across India, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific with a one-stop service via Doha to the Midwest."

Chicago has a population of nearly three million people, attracting millions of tourists and business travellers every year.

Qatar Airways currently flies a fleet of 110 aircraft to 118 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America.

Over the next few months, Qatar Airways will launch services to Yangon, Myanmar (October 3); Maputo, Mozambique (October 31); and a date yet-to-be-announced to the Serbian capital Belgrade.

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Qatar Airways said it will expand its European network with the addition of destinations in Serbia and Poland this year.

In a statement released today, the Doha-based carrier said it will launch a three times-a-week service to the Serb capital Belgrade from 20 November.

On 5 December, the airline will begin a four times-a-week service to Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

Both routes will be operated a two-class configuration Airbus A320.

Full article - http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar...es-470002.html

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Qatar Airways woos customers with offline payment

QATAR Airways - the national airline of the State of Qatar - has announced the introduction of an offline payment solution for reservations made on www.qatarairways.com/ng.

The new solution offers greater flexibility to passengers who can now book tickets online and pay later at a Qatar Airways reservations and ticketing office.

http://www.thenationonlineng.net/201...e-payment.html

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Spain's Ferrovial to sell BAA stake to Qatar Holding

Could boost flights there also?

http://www.france24.com/en/20120817-...-qatar-holding