Doha, Dec 12: Today marks another milestone as Qatar Airways welcomed Iberia’s first non-stop flight to Doha, Qatar, from Madrid, Spain.
This addition further cements Hamad International Airport (DOH) as a gateway to the world and enhances global connectivity. Iberia’s new daily service complements Qatar Airways’ existing flights between Spain and Qatar, including two daily flights to Madrid and three daily flights to Barcelona.
These services strengthen the commitment to the Spanish market and support the joint ambition to expand the world’s largest airline business between Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia.
Together, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia now jointly offer three daily flights between the Spanish and Qatari capital cities, enhancing the cooperation between IAG (Iberia’s parent company) and the Qatar Airways Group.
This collaboration includes the largest airline joint business in the world, connecting travellers to more than 200 destinations in 70 countries.
Through Madrid, London, and Doha, these three strategic partners offer unparalleled connectivity to destinations in Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, and Africa, with efficient transfers through their five-star hubs.
Whether travellers are journeying from Madrid to Bali, Sydney to Ibiza, Lisbon to Maputo, or Doha to Malaga, the combined networks provide fast and reliable itineraries for all passengers.
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, highlights that passengers can enjoy top-notch service on the ground and in the air while seamlessly connecting to their favourite destinations.
This unique partnership offers customers greater flexibility, choice, and value.
Passengers transferring through Hamad International Airport can experience a wide range of offerings, transforming their transit experience into a seamless journey.
The airport serves as a diverse lifestyle destination, providing passengers with personalized and enjoyable visits. It offers numerous dining and shopping options, relaxation spaces including lounges, hotels, and sleeping pods, as well as unique experiences like the ORCHARD, the airport’s stunning indoor tropical garden, and captivating art installations.
Hamad International Airport not only connects destinations but also crafts an immersive and memorable travel experience for every traveller passing through its gates.
Additionally, passengers can take advantage of stopover packages to Qatar, allowing them to turn one holiday into two.
These packages offer opportunities to explore local culture, partake in desert adventures, enjoy world-class shopping, savour fine dining, and more.
Stopover packages cater to passengers with layovers of over four hours or even overnight stays from one to four nights.
Furthermore, members of the airlines’ loyalty programs, including Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Iberia Plus, and British Airways Executive Club, can benefit from a common currency, Avios, which can be collected and spent on flights with all three airlines.
In another development, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Board of Governors.
IATA represents around 320 airlines worldwide, advocating for the interests of airlines across the globe. Al-Meer’s appointment will allow him to support the association in shaping the future of safe, secure, and sustainable air transport.
Engr. Badr Al-Meer will also serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), a regional association of Arab Airlines representing 34 carriers.
AACO’s mission is to promote cooperation among its members in various areas, including aero-political affairs, environmental sustainability, and training through its regional training centre.
Engr. Badr Al-Meer brings significant aviation sector experience and knowledge to these roles. He has played instrumental roles in major airport milestone projects, including the expansion project known as “The Orchard” at Hamad International Airport, which included a tropical garden, dining outlets, and luxurious shopping.
Under his leadership, Hamad International Airport received accolades such as Skytrax’s ‘Best Airport in the World’ in 2021 and 2022.
Overall, Engr. Badr Al-Meer’s experience in aviation and project management positions him uniquely to lead Qatar Airways Group’s exciting new era focused on innovation and a unified and motivated workforce.
Hamad International Airport not only connects destinations but also crafts an immersive and memorable travel experience for every traveller passing through its gates.
Additionally, passengers can take advantage of stopover packages to Qatar, allowing them to turn one holiday into two.
These packages offer opportunities to explore local culture, partake in desert adventures, enjoy world-class shopping, savour fine dining, and more.
Stopover packages cater to passengers with layovers of over four hours or even overnight stays from one to four nights.
Furthermore, members of the airlines’ loyalty programs, including Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Iberia Plus, and British Airways Executive Club, can benefit from a common currency, Avios, which can be collected and spent on flights with all three airlines.
In another development, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Board of Governors.
IATA represents around 320 airlines worldwide, advocating for the interests of airlines across the globe. Al-Meer’s appointment will allow him to support the association in shaping the future of safe, secure, and sustainable air transport.
Engr. Badr Al-Meer will also serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), a regional association of Arab Airlines representing 34 carriers.
AACO’s mission is to promote cooperation among its members in various areas, including aero-political affairs, environmental sustainability, and training through its regional training centre.
Engr. Badr Al-Meer brings significant aviation sector experience and knowledge to these roles. He has played instrumental roles in major airport milestone projects, including the expansion project known as “The Orchard” at Hamad International Airport, which included a tropical garden, dining outlets, and luxurious shopping.
Under his leadership, Hamad International Airport received accolades such as Skytrax’s ‘Best Airport in the World’ in 2021 and 2022.
Overall, Engr. Badr Al-Meer’s experience in aviation and project management positions him uniquely to lead Qatar Airways Group’s exciting new era focused on innovation and a unified and motivated workforce.
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