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30 December 2008

Qatar Airways Reduces Fuel Surcharge

Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways today announced an initial reduction in the fuel surcharge on flights from Doha by up to 15 per cent offering passengers great savings. Read More

23 December 2008

Qatar Airways Celebrates The End Of A Successful 2008 With The Delivery Of Boeing 777-300ER

Doha, QATAR – As 2008 draws to a close, Qatar’s national carrier has welcomed the arrival of the fifth Boeing 777-300ER to join its rapidly growing fleet in a move to increase the airline’s capacity to South East Asia. Read More

17 December 2008

Qatar Airways Continues To Attract Top Banks And Closes An Award-Winning Transaction

Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways has struck two deals worth US$500 million for the financing of three Boeing 777 aircraft in a move that clearly demonstrates the finance community’s firm support and commitment towards one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. Read More

16 December 2008

Qatar Airways Honours State National Day

Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is supporting efforts to celebrate the country’s State National Day. A number of initiatives have been sanctioned by the airline’s Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker to support the growing appreciation of the December 18 anniversary that recognises a pivotal moment in the history of the formation of modern-day Qatar. Read More

7 December 2008

Qatar Airways' Business Class Named Best In World

Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways’ winning streak continued when the Five-Star Carrier scooped the award for World’s Leading Business Class at the World Travel Awards grand final ceremony. Read More

3 December 2008

Qatar Airways Set To Resume Normal Services To Bangkok

Doha, QATAR – Since the closure of Bangkok ’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Qatar Airways has laid on several special flights from U-Tapao International Airport, south of the Thai capital, to repatriate passengers stranded in Thailand following the recent political unrest. Read More
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