News: New flights to Hong Kong from Qatar Airways
Flights > News > # 599 (18/11/2005)
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Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Hong Kong at the beginning of the Summer 2006 season. The daily flights will operate non-stop from the airline’s hub of Doha, capital of State of Qatar, from March 26 next year.
Hong Kong is one of the world’s most glamorous destinations offering breathtaking views and exciting attractions such as the recently-opened Disneyland. Tourism authorities have designated 2006 as Discover Hong Kong Year, adding more impetus to Qatar Airways’ decision to launch flights to the region.
Hong Kong will become Qatar Airways’ 12th Far East destination. The airline already offers onwards flights from Doha to Osaka, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Manila, Cebu, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Yangon and Jakarta.
Announcing the new Hong Kong route during a press conference at World Travel Market in London, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said the special administrative region of China was a buoyant market that appealed strongly to both leisure and business travellers.
“Hong Kong is a key financial, business and leisure centre which is a must for any airline to serve – and Qatar Airways is no exception. We are delighted to put Hong Kong on our global map from March next year and pleased to announce that it will be our first Asian service to feature our brand new inflight service. Passengers will experience the best levels of inflight comfort and service seen anywhere in the aviation industry. This new service ethos that has already been introduced on the London Heathrow – Doha route will be gradually rolled out on other routes over the next few months.”
The Hong Kong route will be operated with an Airbus A330-200 in a two–class configuration of Business and Economy.
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