http://www.qatarairways.com/?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed The latest media releases from Qatar Airways Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:39:00 +0300 en-us http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-30Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways Holidays - the tour-operating arm of Qatar Airways - has unveiled a series of value for money holiday packages in celebration of the Eid Al-Adha break and the Christmas season. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-25Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Shanghai, CHINA - Qatar Airways second appearance at the China International Travel Mart (CITM) signals further commitment to the airline's expansion plans in China that will benefit the travelling public. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-24Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - The State Of Qatar's newest attraction, the Museum of Islamic Art is already an iconic cultural landmark and will continue to earn worldwide praise, according to Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-23Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0300 Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Qatar Airways has added yet another illustrious award to its rapidly growing list of accolades by winning the Aviation Business Award for Inflight Services of the Year. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-17Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0300 London, UNITED KINGDOM - Following on from last year's success at the World Travel Awards - also known as the travel industry's 'Oscars' - Qatar Airways has scooped two more prestigious accolades. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-16Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways collaborated with the Qatar Diabetes Association to promote healthy eating in recognition of World Diabetes Day on November 14. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-10Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited have secured a US$500 million 12-year finance lease for the purchase of three Boeing 777 aircraft by Qatar Airways with a scheduled delivery by the end of 2008. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-09Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways' passengers departing from the airline's hub in Doha can now check-in online at qatarairways.com. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-03Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - World Number One and defending champion Nicol David cruised to a third successive Qatar Classic Squash title, sponsored by Qatar Airways, in Doha at the weekend. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-02Nov08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways has entered into a long-term technology partnership with telecommunications provider Qtel to help drive the quality of the airline's IT infrastructure to advanced new levels. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-29Oct08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways has teamed up with the Museum of Islamic Art to bring some of the world's best art critics to Doha for the museum's November 22 grand opening. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-28Oct08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to New York's JFK International Airport with a new non-stop service linking America's financial centre with Doha, capital of the State of Qatar. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-26Oct08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways Cargo is adding yet another freighter service to its network with the launch of non-stop flights between the airline's operational hub of Doha and Sialkot in north east Pakistan. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-22Oct08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Dubai, UAE - Qatar Airways once again has shown its commitment to business travellers by participating at Dubai's annual Business Travel Show with a Gold sponsorship of the prestigious event. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-12Oct08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Bangkok, THAILAND - Qatar Airways has again topped polls at the 19th Annual TTG Travel Awards. The airline was voted best in the Middle East following an awards ceremony in Bangkok. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-09Oct08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways remains on schedule to launch daily non-stop flights between Doha and New York on October 26 despite the continuing Boeing strike affecting aircraft deliveries. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-23Sep08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Tokyo, JAPAN - Qatar Airways' expanding Far East operations show no signs of slowing down, according to the airline's Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-21Sep08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced its newest freighter route with non-stop services linking the airline's operational hub of Doha with Zaragoza in northern Spain. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-16Sep08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Tues, 16 Sep 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways Holidays - the tour-operating arm of Qatar Airways - has unveiled a series of value for money post-Ramadan holiday packages in celebration of the Eid festive break. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-15Sep08_2.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - In celebration of Garangao, the festival of children, Qatar Airways teamed up with the Qatari Al Jasrah Cultural and Social Club to organise several celebratory events across numerous locations in Doha last night. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-15Sep08_1.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:30:00 +0300 Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM - Qatar Airways' second appearance at the International Travel Expo (ITE) in Ho Chi Minh City is a sign of the growing friendship between Qatar and Vietnam, the airline's Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has said. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-26Aug08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Tues, 26 Aug 2008 15:00:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways has won two more international awards, confirming its leading position as one of the top 10 airlines in the world, and also as the best carrier in the Middle East region. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-25Aug08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today announced its Doha - New York route will operate non-stop with a daily flight, effective from the beginning of the winter 2008 schedules on October 26. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-4Aug08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways is launching an exciting competition for travellers in Qatar booking on qatarairways.com/qatar. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-23July08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Duty Free, a subsidiary of Qatar Airways, has announced the latest winner of its US$1 million bumper raffle - its biggest ever prize - turning one lucky passenger into an instant millionaire. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-20July08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today ended its participation at the Farnborough Air Show in southern England, hailing one of the world's leading aerospace industry events a huge success. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-15July08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:30:00 +0300 Farnborough Air Show, UNITED KINGDOM - Qatar Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase up to six Airbus A321 aircraft - four firm and two on option. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-13July08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:30:00 +0300 Farnborough Air Show, UNITED KINGDOM - Qatar Airways is once again participating with a dedicated chalet at the Farnborough Air Show in southern England - one of the world's leading aerospace industry events. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-2July08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways has unveiled its brand new global television, print and online campaign focusing on its key attributes as a premium brand and adopting the new tagline, 'The world's 5-star airline.' http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-30June08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:00:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways rounded off the launch of its newest Indian route with a gala dinner celebrating flights to the southern coastal city of Kozhikode. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-17June08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 +0300 Kozhikode, INDIA - Qatar Airways today spelled out ambitious plans to expand its presence across India as part of a long-term commitment to one of the fastest growing economies in the world. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/newsroom/archive/press-release-14June08.html?utm_source=news.xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsfeed Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:00:00 +0300 Doha, QATAR - To prepare for the upcoming summer vacation season, Qatar Airways Holidays - the tour-operating arm of Qatar Airways - has unveiled a new set of three holiday brochures filled with a wide variety of packages to a host of international destinations.