Qatar Airways
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| Qatar Airways | ||
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| IATA QR |
ICAO QTR |
Callsign 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 (+158 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 | ||
Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C. (Arabic: القطرية) 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.[1]
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[edit] Destinations
As of March 2009 Qatar Airways serves 84[2][3] destinations and Qatar Airways Cargo serves 21 (including 17 destinations served by Qatar Airways also) destinations in 52 Countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.
| Destination | Frequency (per week) |
Equipment | Commencing | Notes | References |
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| Amritsar, India | 4 | Airbus A320 | 11 October 2009 | [4] | |
| Goa, India | 4 | Airbus A320 | 25 October 2009 | [5] | |
| Melbourne, Australia | 3 (Daily from early 2010) | Boeing 777-200LR | 6 December 2009 | [6] | |
| Sydney, Australia | Daily | Boeing 777-200LR | Date to be confirmed | [7] |
Qatar Airways have also plans to add two unnamed cities in Europe during 2009, believed to be Sofia, Bulgaria and Birmingham, UK. Entebbe[8][9] may be started this year as well or in 2010. Qatar is also actively looking at launching a third daily flight to Colombo, Sri Lanka . Already it is hiring cabin crews ahead of it Melbourne launch which was announced since 2004. In 2009, Qatar Airways plans to increase frequencies to a number of cities in plan with the airlines growth for the year, for example Qatar Airways offers (more) non-stop flights from Doha to Muscat, twice a day.
[edit] Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo, the airlines freight branch, has ordered seven Boeing 777-F. The first Boeing 777-F will be delivered to the airline in 2009 to coincide with the opening of the New Doha International Airport, which will have freight facilities able to handle 750,000 tonnes of cargo per annum during its first development phase. The Boeing 777-F will be used primarily on Qatar Airways' Far East and European routes and will be supplemented by Airbus A300-600F freighters that operate on regional routes feeding the airline's hub. Meanwhile, a new destination, Zaragoza has been added to the cargo destination, the route is operated every Saturday using a Airbus A300-600RF, and the returning flight goes through via Dubai, increasing the capacity to the city to three times a week. Dedicated cargo flights to Cairo International Airport were launched in June 2009 complimenting the passenger services already operated.[10]
[edit] Fleet
Qatar Airways formerly flew an all-Airbus fleet but now has a mix of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The fleet consists of the following aircraft as of April 2009:
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Options | Passengers (First/Business/Economy) |
Routes | Entry Into Service |
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| Airbus A319-100LR | 2 | – | – | 110 (8/0/102) | Africa, Asia, Europe | In Service |
| Airbus A319-100CJ | 1 | – | – | 36 (16/20/0) | In Service | |
| Airbus A320-200 | 11 | 20 | – | 144 (12/0/132) | Africa, Asia, Europe | In Service |
| Airbus A321-200 | 8 | 4 | – | 177 (0/12/165) 196 (0/0/196) |
Asia, Europe | In Service |
| Airbus A330-200 | 16 | – | – | 228 (12/24/192) 238 (12/18/208) 260 (0/24/236) 272 (0/24/248) 281 (0/22/259) |
Africa, Asia, Europe | In Service |
| Airbus A330-300 | 13 | – | – | 259 (12/24/223) 305 (0/30/275) |
Africa, Asia, Europe | In Service |
| Airbus A340-600 | 4 | – | – | 266 (8/42/216) | Africa, Europe | In Service |
| Airbus A350-800 | – | 20 | – | TBD | TBD | 2014 |
| Airbus A350-900 | – | 40 | – | TBD | TBD | 2013 |
| Airbus A350-1000 | – | 20 | – | TBD | TBD | 2015 |
| Airbus A380-800 | – | 5 | 2 | TBD | TBD | 2012 |
| Boeing 777-200LR | 2 | 6 | * | 259 (0/42/217) | Asia, North America, Oceania | In Service |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 6 | 10 | 335 (0/42/293) | Asia, North America | In Service | |
| Boeing 787-8 | – | 30 | 30 | TBD | TBD | 2011[11] |
| Total | 63 | 155 | 32* |
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| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Options | Capacity | Routes | Entry Into Service |
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| Airbus A300-600RF | 3 | – | – | 25 pallets | Africa, Asia, Europe | In Service |
| Boeing 777-F[12] | – | 3 | * | TBD | Africa, Asia, Europe | 2009[10] |
| Total | 3 | 3 | –* |
*Qatar Airways has options for five additional Boeing 777s which can be either 777-200LR/777-300ER/777-F or all three. [13]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A310-300 | 1 | VIP configuration | |
| Airbus A319-100CJ | 1 | 1 | VIP configuration |
| Airbus A320-200 | 1 | VIP configuration | |
| Airbus A330-200 | 2 | VIP configuration | |
| Airbus A340-200 | 1 | VIP configuration | |
| Airbus A340-300 | 1 | VIP configuration | |
| Airbus A340-500 | 1 | VIP configuration | |
| Boeing 737-800BBJ | 1 | VIP configuration | |
| Total | 9 | 1 |
*Some business jets also operated for government in Qatar Airways livery.
On 15 June 2009, Qatar Airways ordered 24 Airbus A320's worth $1.9 billion deal for A320 and A321 single-aisle airliners.[14]
In addition to the two Airbus A380-800, Qatar Airways have ordered three more of the type at the 2007 Paris Airshow. It will start services with the A380 in 2011 to London (ref: Airliner World, March 2005). Qatar has pushed back the delivery of these aircraft until 2012 citing that it does not want to take the aircraft while it is moving into its new international terminal at Doha International Airport.[15]
At the 2005 Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways ordered 60 Airbus A350s and 20 Boeing 777s, with options for 20 more. The airline has signed a new contract for 80 A350 XWB as the original A350 program was scrapped. The Boeing 777s will be delivered between 2007 and 2010 (ref: Air International, July 2005). On December 17, 2006, Qatar Airways announced an order for two Boeing 777-200Fs. Five more Boeing 777-200Fs were announced at the 2007 Dubai Airshow. It will begin to receive the first of 27 Boeing 777s it has ordered in November 2007 with deliveries extending out to mid-2010.
On March 15th, 2007, Qatar Airways received the 800th member of the A330/A340 family aircraft, an A330-200, from Toulouse during a brief ceremony to commemorate the occasion. Qatar Airways was the launch customer of the A319-100LR aircraft and the A340-600HGW aircraft. It has since canceled its remaining four orders for the A340-600, citing high fuel use and increased cost base compared to the new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will take over the role of long-haul high-capacity workhorse until delivery of the A350-1000 in 2015.[16]
On May 30, 2007, Qatar Airways placed an order with Airbus for 80 A350 XWB (20 -800, 40 -900 and 20 -1000) valued at over $16 billion.[17]
Qatar has also placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787-8, with 30 options. The average age of the Qatar Airways fleet is 3.2 years as of December 2008.[18]
Over the next few years, Qatar Airways has planned on ordering more than 200 aircraft worth over $30 Billion according to CEO Akbar Al Baker.[19][20][21][22]
[edit] Cabin
All 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 on-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.[citation needed]
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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]
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Codeshare partners
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[edit] Incidents and accidents
- An Airbus A330-200 (Flight QR889) suffered a double engine flameout on approach into Shanghai on June 1, 2006 after a flight from Doha. Both engines were restarted and an emergency landing made at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The aircraft, registered A7-ACI, had just been delivered.[23]
- On April 19, 2007, an Airbus A300-600R (registration A7-ABV) was written off as a result of a hangar fire during maintenance at Abu Dhabi International Airport (GAMCO maintenance center).
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.airlinequality.com/StarRanking/5star.htm
- ^ http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news09/232-QatarAirways.shtml
- ^ http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=local_news&month=february2009&file=local_news2009022664932.xml
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3]
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- ^ http://allafrica.com/stories/200809160664.html
- ^ http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=278191&version=1&template_id=57&parent_id=56
- ^ a b http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=business_news&month=september2008&file=business_news2008092272530.xml
- ^ http://asia.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20090505/tbs-airlines-gulf-qatar787-955c2a1.html
- ^ "Boeing/McDonnell Douglas Orders and Deliveries." Boeing.
- ^ [5]
- ^ http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090615-706684.html
- ^ "Qatar Airways pushes back A380s to 2012" Flight Global, 25/10/07
- ^ "First Boeing jet of many touches down in Qatar". http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/341702_qatar30.html.
- ^ Article from Bloomberg.com 30 May 2007
- ^ http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/csr-fleet.html
- ^ The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily
- ^ Qatar Airways Fleet | Qatar Airways
- ^ Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - First Page
- ^ The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily
- ^ GE investigates double CF6-80 flame-out on Qatar A330-200 into Shanghai16 June 2006
[edit] External links
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- Official website
- Qatar to Houston - Qatar Airways
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