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Today marks a new milestone as Qatar Airways welcomed Iberia’s first direct flight to Doha, Qatar, from Madrid, Spain. This additional addition reinforces Skytrax’s prestige as Skytrax’s “Best Airport in the Middle East”, Hamad International Airport (DOH), as a gateway to the world. Iberia’s new daily service complements Qatar Airways’ two daily flights between the Spanish capitals and Qatar and the 3 daily flights between Barcelona and Doha. These flights reinforce our commitment to the Spanish market and help our shared ambition to expand the world’s largest joint air business between Qatar Airways, British Airways and Iberia.
Throughout Madrid, London and Doha, the 3 strategic partners will offer unrivaled connectivity to more than two hundred destinations in Asia, Australasia, the Middle East and Africa, with maximum effective transfers to their five-star hubs. Whether traveling from Madrid to Bali, Sydney to Ibiza, Lisbon to Maputo or Doha to Malaga, the combined networks will offer fast and reliable routes for all passengers.
“As part of the unique partnership between Qatar Airways, British Airways and Iberia, passengers can enjoy the best service on the ground and in the air, while seamlessly connecting to their favourite destinations. The unique partnership between Qatar Airways, British Airways and Iberia offers more customers even greater flexibility, choice and value, and today’s inaugural flight reinforces Qatar as a destination of choice in the region, and Hamad International Airport as a global gateway.”
Passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport enjoy a wide variety of offerings that make the transit experience a seamless journey. As a varied lifestyle destination, the airport caters to all passenger profiles, guaranteeing a personalized and fun visit. The airport is designed to exceed expectations, with numerous dining and grocery options, as well as numerous seating areas, plus lounges, hotels, and sleeping cabins. Adding to the attraction are exclusive attractions such as ORCHARD, the airport’s enchanting indoor tropical garden. and captivating art installations. Hamad International Airport not only connects destinations but creates an immersive and memorable experience for each and every one who walks through its doors.
Passengers can also become two by taking advantage of amazing layover packages in Qatar, the ultimate destination for local culture, desert adventures, top-notch shopping, great restaurants, and much more. Layover packages include passenger tours with layovers of more than 4 hours or even overnight stays of one to 4 nights.
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer Thierry Antinori said: “With the release of Iberia flights, our valued customers, adding companies and business partners, can capitalise on the increased capacity between Madrid and Doha. The schedules complement others and offer unheard-of deals, access to plenty of destinations on any of the networks.
The association also offers members of airline loyalty schemes the chance to take advantage of a common currency: Avios. Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Iberia Plus and British Airways Executive Club members can collect and spend Avios on flights from all 3 airlines.