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Hamad International Airport signs a MoU with Beijing Daxing International Airport

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has signed a Sister Airport Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). The partnership advances Qatar–China cooperation and expands global air connectivity via Doha. The agreement, signed at Beijing Daxing's terminal, ...
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Cirium: SAS tops Europe’s airline punctuality rankings in August

Brazil’s Azul has been named the world’s most punctual airline, with more than 92% of its flights arriving on time in August, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. In its latest Global On-Time Performance Report, Cirium placed Aeromexico second worldwide with an 87.6% punctuality score, ...
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines today announce a major expansion of their codeshare partnership and an increase in frequencies between Doha and Beijing ahead of the Golden Week holiday period in China. This growth builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed last year, reinforcing the airlines’ shared commitment to delivering greater connectivity for global travellers from China. Starting 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will share code on China Southern’s three weekly direct flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha. Similarly, China Southern will be expanding its “CZ” code on Qatar Airways-operated flights beyond Doha to 15 destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including Amman, Athens, Barcelona, Cairo, Dar es Salam, Madrid, and Munich. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: “Qatar Airways and China Southern have established a partnership that continues to set new benchmarks in the industry. This latest expansion ensures that every Qatar Airways route to China is now accessible to China Southern Airlines’ passengers, underlining our long-term commitment to a market that is integral to our growth and connectivity. Timed with this year’s Golden Week, it provides Chinese travellers with unrivalled access through Doha to over 170 destinations across our global network via Hamad International Airport, the Best Airport in the Middle East, as voted by Skytrax in 2025.” Qatar Airways has already placed its code on China Southern-operated flights between Guangzhou and Doha since April 2024. Building on the existing codeshares from Guangzhou and Beijing Daxing, China Southern will extend its code to flights between Doha and four major Chinese cities of Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, subject to Chinese government approvals. Beijing Daxing marks the second Chinese gateway to be served with non-stop flights operated by China Southern Airlines. Beijing also connects with Doha through Qatar Airways’ daily flight along with Xiamen Airlines’ daily flight. China Southern Airlines President and CEO, Mr. Han Wensheng, said: “Beijing Daxing is a cornerstone of China Southern’s international development, and the launch of new Doha services further strengthens its role alongside our existing operations from Guangzhou. Together with Qatar Airways, we are expanding opportunities for Chinese passengers to reach destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas through Doha’s Hamad International Airport. This partnership underscores our commitment to building broader global access and delivering world-class service to our customers.” With this frequency increase and codeshare expansion, Qatar Airways and its two strategic partners, China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, will now offer 64 weekly flights across eight gateways in Greater China. This is one of the most extensive networks established by the World’s Best Airline, operated on state-of-the-art aircraft equipped with Starlink’s free-for-all Wi-Fi connectivity in the skies. Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines will continue to cement their partnership in other areas, including cargo operations and loyalty programmes, as part of their joint commitment to build robust and sustainable partnerships which benefit travellers around the world.
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Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines expand codeshare partnership

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced a major expansion of their codeshare partnership and an increase in frequencies between Doha and Beijing. This growth builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed last year, reinforcing the airlines’ shared commitment to deliverin...
Red Sea Global unlocks new global connection with Qatar Airways
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Red Sea Global unlocks new global connection with Qatar Airways

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced a landmark expansion of Red Sea International Airport’s (RSI) global reach. Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax 2025, will operate direct flights to RSI...
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Qatar Airways to begin operations at The New Terminal One at JFK

Qatar Airways has selected The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York. The award-winning carrier will move its operations to the state-of-the-art terminal in 2026 and unveil a premium, 15,000-square-foot Qatar Airways lounge – the ai...
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Qatar Airways and Accenture embark on AI-powered partnership

Qatar Airways and Accenture are joining forces to revolutionise the aviation industry through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This strategic partnership aims to elevate customer experience, optimise operational efficiency, and enhance overall airline group performance. As part of th...
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways ink strategic partnership
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Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways ink strategic partnership

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), confirming their intentions to enter a strategic partnership which will include a comprehensive codeshare agreement and increased flights between the East African state and Qatar Airways’ award-winning Doha hub, H...
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Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines commence daily flights from Manila to Doha

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines celebrate the new daily service between Manila and Doha with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Hamad International Airport (DOH). Commemorating the occasion were Philippine Airlines’ President, Mr. Richard Nutall; and Philippine Airlines’ Executive Vice Presid...
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Qatar Airways partners with Panasonic Avionics

Qatar Airways is continuing to improve standards in passenger experience with the launch of its next-generation in-flight entertainment system, powered by Panasonic Avionics’ new Converix platform on its Boeing 777-9 fleet, during the 55th International Paris Air Show. The announcement marks an...
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Qatar Airways teams up with chief Yannick Alléno to elevate inflight dining

Qatar Airways has announced a landmark culinary partnership with world-renowned French chef Yannick Alléno, aimed at redefining fine dining both in the sky and on the ground. The collaboration brings together the Middle East’s most awarded airline and the world’s most Michelin-starred chef—w...
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Qatar Airways signs landmark agreement with QNB Group

For the first time in 28 years, Qatar Airways signs a landmark agreement with leading local Qatari Banks led by QNB to provide QAR 4.5 billion in strategic financing. The financing will be provided by domestic banks in Qatar. The syndication was fully underwritten and led by QNB Group as the sole...
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Boeing and Qatar Airways announce order for up to 210 widebody airplanes

Qatar Airways and Boeing today announced the carrier will purchase up to 210 widebody jets, which sets new records as the largest widebody order for Boeing, including the largest order for 787 Dreamliners and Qatar Airways largest-ever order. This purchase, which also includes additional orders f...
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SAS and Icelandair top global punctuality rankings in April, says Cirium report

Scandinavian airline SAS has been named the world’s most punctual airline in Cirium’s Global On-Time Performance Report for April 2025, achieving an impressive 88.32% on-time arrival rate. It leads a strong global field where Aeromexico and Saudia followed closely with 87.95% and 87.34%, resp...
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Airlines cancel and reroute Pakistan flights after airspace closure

Several major airlines have cancelled or rerouted flights after Pakistan and India temporarily closed sections of their airspace, following a series of missile strikes in the region. Carriers including Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways were among the first to halt or delay services betw...
Virgin Australia receives final green light for Qatar Airways alliance
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Virgin Australia receives final green light for Qatar Airways alliance

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have received the final approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that will allow the two carriers to enter into an integrated alliance. The alliance will give Virgin Australia the access to Qatar Airways’ global network and renow...
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