Qatar Airways
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- IATA Code = QR
- Ticket Code: -
- Hubs: Muscat (MCT), Doha (DOH)
- Headquarters: Doha (DOH), Qatar
- Frequent flyer program: Privilege Club
- Qatar Airways Contact: qatarairways.com
About Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is one of the aviation industry’s success stories. Since its relaunch in 1997, Qatar Airways has achieved staggering growth in fleet size and passenger numbers. From only four aircraft in 1997, the airline grew to a fleet size of 28 aircraft by the end of 2003 and a milestone 50 by October 2006. Today, the airline operates over 75 aircraft. By 2013, the fleet size will rise to 120 aircraft. On 30 March 2009, Qatar Airways launched scheduled daily flights to Houston – its third US destination – one of the longest non-stop flights in the world with a flying time of 17 hours. The launch of New York (Newark) flights in June 2007 marked the airline’s entry into the North American market for the first time, followed shortly afterwards by flights to Washington DC. Towards the end of 2008, the carrier switched its New York flights to JFK International Airport.[1]
In line with the company’s philosophy to be innovative, the airline operates the world’s only dedicated commercial passenger terminal for its First and Business Class passengers at Doha International Airport. The US$90 million Premium Terminal, built in just nine months, opened in November 2006. It features facilities such as dedicated check-in for First and Business Class passengers, a spa, jacuzzi, duty free, business centre, fine dining restaurants and a cocktail bar.[2]
Beginning summer 2008, Qatar Airways introduced lie-flat Business Class seats that convert into 180-degree horizontal flat beds on its Boeing 777s with a roll-out programme being implemented across all newly-delivered Boeing aircraft. Qatar Airways’ new Boeing 777s, deployed on all Doha – US routes and selected routes in the airline’s network, feature a revamped in-flight entertainment system, Oryx Entertainment, offering each passenger more than 900 audio and video entertainment options, clearly making it a ‘Multiplex in the Sky’.[3]
Qatar Airways is one of the launch customers of the twin-deck Airbus A380-800 ‘super jumbo’ – the world’s biggest aircraft capable of carrying 555 passengers in a luxurious configuration. Qatar Airways has ordered five A380s with a delivery schedule beginning in 2012. The aircraft will fly into the New Doha International Airport (NDIA), one of the first airports in the world to be designed and built specifically to accommodate the four-engined A380. The A380 is the most advanced aircraft ever built, designed in close collaboration with major airlines, airports and airworthiness authorities worldwide. Qatar Airways plans to initially operate the A380 on its flagship European route between Doha and London Heathrow followed by other prime, high-density routes.[4]
Qatar Airways will operate a fleet of 110 aircraft by 2013 – almost double the existing size. During 2007, Qatar Airways ordered 80 Airbus A350s, together with 60 Boeing 787s and 32 Boeing 777s. It has ordered five of the twin-deck Airbus A380 ‘super jumbos’ for delivery from 2012.[5]
Frequent flyer program
Privilege Club is our way of saying thank you for choosing to fly Qatar Airways. As a member, you will enjoy a range of exclusive privileges and benefits designed to make travelling with us exceptionally smooth and comfortable – as well as highly rewarding.[6] Each flight with Qatar Airways will earn you Qpoints according to the class of service you travel, the regions you are travelling to and from and the fare you pay. The more Qpoints you earn, the higher your membership level in Privilege Club. Qpoints are valid for one calendar year (January to December) and count towards your membership level in Privilege Club.[7] If you are a Gold, Silver or Burgundy member, you can nominate your spouse and children as family members. They will each be issued with their own membership card. This means they can earn Qmiles when flying Qatar Airways, and when using the services of our airline, hotel, car rental and travel partners. Once nominated, each family member cannot be replaced for a period of 24 months. The higher your membership level in Privilege Club, the more Qmiles your family members will earn.[8]
Fleet
| Boeing 777-300ERs | Boeing 777-200LRs | Airbus A340-600s | Airbus A320-200s | ||
| Airbus A330-200s | Airbus A330-300s | Airbus A319CJ | Airbus A319LRs | ||
| Airbus A321-200s | Bombardier Challenger 605s | Bombardier Challenger 300 | As of 2010[9] | ||
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