Qatar Airways set to launch Madrid flights on 2 December 2005

Qatar Airways is preparing for its first move into Spanish territory with the launch of flights to Madrid, beginning on December 2.

Qatar Airways will fly to Madrid three-times-a-week with a widebody Airbus A300-600 aircraft in a two-class configuration of 18 seats in Business Class and 232 in Economy. All flights will operate into Madrid’s Barajas International Airport via Rome.

As part of its foray into the Spanish market, Qatar Airways will be offering members of its Privilege Club frequent flyer programme double Qmiles for the first month of the Madrid service.

Madrid is geographically located in the centre of Spain and is the country’s economic, financial and political hub. The dynamic city enjoys a cosmopolitan lifestyle with a rich heritage and is the gateway to the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery, one of the eight wonders of the world.

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