Wayfarer TV: Qatar Airways expands network to 90 destinations, 650 weekly flights

by James Wilkinson

Qatar Airways is continuing to ramp-up its global network, with the carrier set to expand its passenger operations to 90 destinations and 650 weekly flights.

With the airline’s network never falling below 30 destinations since the onset of the pandemic, the resumption of services to Amman, Entebbe, Hanoi, Seychelles, Windhoek and Yerevan and the launch of new flights to Accra will see the airline’s global network more than triple in size by mid-October.

Qatar Airways says its resilience and commitment to providing connectivity has also seen it launch several new destinations since the start of the pandemic, including Accra, Brisbane and Cebu.

The airline’s variety of fuel-efficient efficient aircraft and strategic network management has enabled it to quickly resume flights and expand services in line with passenger demand.

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Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are proud to be the leading global airline connecting passengers with the world, helping take people safely and sustainably to where they need to be.

“Having one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets enables us to be agile and respond quickly to passenger demand.

“Our focus throughout the rebuild of our network is not only on restarting destinations but also operating as many frequencies as possible to provide our passengers the flexibility to travel when they want.

“By continuing to fly during the pandemic while others stopped, we have gained the trust of passengers as an airline they can rely on.

Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker says the carrier is ‘proud to be the leading global airline’

“We have taken more international passengers home than any other airline during this pandemic and as entry restrictions ease, we remain focused on our fundamental mission of carrying passengers across the globe safely and reliably.

“There are still millions of people who have not been able to be reunited with their friends and families and it is heartwarming to know our growing network will provide them an opportunity to travel home or take a trip to see loved ones,” he said.

According to the latest IATA data, Qatar Airways has become the largest international carrier between April to July “by fulfilling its mission of taking people home”, according to the carrier.

The airline says this enabled the airline to accumulate unmatched experience in carrying passengers safely and reliably and uniquely positioned the airline to effectively rebuild its network.

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