Announcement Rounds Off Highly Successful Week At Paris Air Show

Qatar Airways wrapped up a hugely successful Paris Air Show by announcing that it was increasing flights between Doha and Paris to twice-daily services – up from the current 11 frequencies a week.

The additional services, effective from the start of the Northern Winter schedules on October 25, will strengthen Qatar Airways’ operations in Europe and offer passengers more choice with increased connectivity to points across the Middle East, South Asia and the Far East.

The announcement comes as icing on the cake during a hugely successful week for the airline at Le Bourget, venue for the centenary edition of the Paris Air Show.

Qatar Airways made the biggest impact on the opening day of the week-long event by signing an order for 24 Airbus A320 Family of aircraft, together with a US$700 million deal with IAE’s V2500 SelectOne engines to power the new fleet.

With the official launch of Qatar Executive, the Middle East’s first corporate jet company run by a scheduled airline, Qatar Airways was In buoyant mood during the show, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the aviation industry.

Qatar Airways made the biggest impact on the opening day of the week-long event by signing an order for 24 Airbus A320 Family of aircraft, together with a US$700 million deal with IAE’s V2500 SelectOne engines to power the new fleet.

With the official launch of Qatar Executive, the Middle East’s first corporate jet company run by a scheduled airline, Qatar Airways was In buoyant mood during the show, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the aviation industry.

Qatar Airways’ eagerly awaited launch date of operations to Australia finally materialised with December 6 announced for the thrice-weekly non-stop service between Doha and Melbourne. Going daily soon after and with flights to Sydney following in due course, Qatar Airways’ remains committed to further route expansion.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said he was looking forward to the next few months as the airline’s expansion plans will see new aircraft joining the fleet and new routes added to the network.

“Qatar Airways this week made yet another a significant mark at the Paris Air Show with a number of announcements showing our commitment to developing our network, expanding our operation, boosting our fleet size, and growing our business – a commitment that we will see through the current economic situation,” he said. 

“Our aircraft orders of the narrow-body A320 family of aircraft, which are both modern and fuel efficient, will give us greater flexibility, operating on European, Asian and Middle East routes with deliveries beginning in November.”

Al Baker was speaking as Qatar Airways wrapped up its presence at the Paris Air Show, to where he had led a delegation of airline officials from head office in Doha. The carrier once again showcased its hospitality with a dedicated VIP chalet.