Qatar Airways set to launch Daily Flights to Hong Kong on 26 March 2006

Qatar Airways is gearing up for its first route launch of 2006 with the vibrant and colourful destination of Hong Kong joining the airline’s growing network on March 26.

Daily scheduled flights will operate non-stop from Doha, capital of the State of Qatar, to Hong Kong – the airline’s third gateway in China.

Qatar Airways already serves the Chinese capital Beijing and commercial centre of Shanghai with four flights a week to each city non-stop from Doha.

Hong Kong will become the airline's 12th Far East destination in a route network that already covers Osaka, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Manila, Cebu, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Yangon and Jakarta.

The new Hong Kong service will be operated with the state-of-the-art Airbus A330 widebody aircraft, configured in two classes. Business Class features up to 24 seats reclining 160 degrees in a 2-2-2 configuration, while the Economy cabin has up to 259 seats.

To mark the launch, Qatar Airways Holidays – a division of Qatar Airways – is offering special introductory packages to Hong Kong with prices starting from QAR3,095 per person sharing a double room. The price includes round-trip travel in Economy Class from Doha, three nights accommodation at the Hotel Metro Park, round-trip airport transfers, Hong Kong island city tour and free entry to Hong Kong Disneyland.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said Hong Kong was one of the most exciting cities in the world offering visitors the opportunity to sample its unique heritage, festivals and tourist attractions.

“In just under two weeks’ time, Qatar Airways will be adding the vibrant city of Hong Kong to our global network,” he said.

“Hong Kong is a key financial, business and leisure centre which is a must for any airline to serve – and Qatar Airways is no exception.”

More than 23 million people visited Hong Kong during 2005. The Middle East is one of the key markets for inbound tourism to Hong Kong, with visitor figures from the region rising more than 7% in January alone.

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