Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways Company is the flag carrier airline of Qatar, based in Doha. It operates a hub and spoke network, linking over 80 international destinations
. It is among the only six airlines awarded 5-star rating by Skytrax along with Kingfisher Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.
QATARI
Founded 1993
Hubs Doha International Airport
Frequent flyer program Qatar Airways Privilege Club – Qmiles
Member lounge Qatar Airways First and Business Lounges
Fleet size 66 (+140 orders) incl.cargo
Destinations 88 incl.cargo destinations
Parent company Government of Qatar
Company slogan World’s 5-star airline
Headquarters Doha, Qatar
Key people Akbar Al Baker (CEO)
Website: http://www.qatarairways.com
Cabin
Interior of Qatar Airways Airbus A330-200All classes onboard Qatar Airways aircraft (except A319/320/321) have video screens at every seat. Live digital satellite television can be accessed on the A330 and A340 aircraft, offering European and Arabic channels. All long-haul fleet aircraft are equipped with in-demand IFE systems featuring movies, TV programmes, music, games, interactive maps, and a personal telephone.
Qatar Airways plans to introduce new flat-bed seats in business class in its upcoming Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. The new beds will be introduced throughout the fleet with time. The inflight lounges on board the A340-600’s are due to be dismantled in order to increase seat capacity.
First Class
First Class offers a 180 degree flatbed, a 15-inch seatback in-flight entertainment (IFE) system featuring movies, TV, and audio selections, a personal telephone, power-ports, a feather duvet, slippers, pajamas, and an overnight amenity kit.
Business Class
Business Class offers a 160 degree flatbed and independent lumbar support and a foot massage bar (on selected long-haul services only).Qatar Airways plans to introduce new flat-bed seats in business class in its upcoming Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. The new beds will be introduced throughout the fleet with time. The inflight lounges on board the A340-600’s are due to be dismantled in order to increase seat capacity.[citation needed]
Privilege Club
Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club loyalty programme has reciprocal agreements with bmi’s Diamond Club, Lufthansa’s Miles and More, Middle East Airlines’ Cedar Miles, All Nippon Airways’ Mileage Club, United Airlines’ Mileage Plus, and US Airways’ Dividend Miles frequent flyer schemes. Privilege Club also has tie-ups with international hotel & car rental companies.
Qatar Airways Exclusive Premium Terminal
The Premium Terminal, Qatar Airways’ dedicated terminal for First and Business Class passengers, opened at Doha International Airport in Winter 2006. Built in nine months at a cost of US$90million, the 10,000sqm Premium Terminal features facilities include check-in, duty-free shopping, conference rooms, nursery and play area, spa treatment rooms, sauna, jacuzzi and restaurants.
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