Qatar Airways will add San Francisco (SFO) to its network starting 15 December, with four weekly flights operated by A350-900 aircraft and adding 60 tonnes of weekly belly hold capacity each way. The addition of flights to San Francisco will also add a new route to the Qatar Airways Cargo network, bringing its total US destinations to 11. The San Francisco (SFO) service will build onto the carrier's current US destinations, which include Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth … [Read more...] about Qatar’s new San Francisco service to make more room for belly cargo
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Qatar Airways declares reliable winter schedule, 124 destinations by end of 2020
Qatar Airways has announced its winter schedule in line with passenger and cargo demand and the continued relaxation of entry restrictions around the world. As the largest international carrier during this crisis according to IATA, the airline has applied its unrivalled knowledge of global passenger flows and booking trends to load a reliable winter schedule that passengers can trust. “This trust begins by offering an honest schedule of flights that is realistic of the current market … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways declares reliable winter schedule, 124 destinations by end of 2020
SVP Kirsten de Bruijn graces Qatar Airways Cargo
An air cargo veteran with 13 years of experience in management in the air cargo industry, Kirsten de Bruijn shares Qatar Airways' belief that the pace of change brought about by recent global events demands value centred leadership around revenue and margin management. “The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the need for flexibility and agility. It has also fast-tracked demand for digitalization. Optimizing the utilization of freighters, the network, pricing and processes will mean embracing … [Read more...] about SVP Kirsten de Bruijn graces Qatar Airways Cargo
Air Malta saves €5.5 million of state’s money on medical cargo transport
With some A320s on its 10-aircraft fleet according to its official website, Air Malta was faced with an arduous government request to deliver 800 tonnes of medical supplies to the front-liners of Mater Dei Hospital. A logistical nightmare given that Air Malta doesn’t have the capacity, the operations would require the national airline’s crew to undergo quarantine both in China and upon return to Malta. “Analysing government’s request regarding this exceptional load, it only made sense … [Read more...] about Air Malta saves €5.5 million of state’s money on medical cargo transport
Qatar Airways to restart London Gatwick flights on 20 August
Qatar Airways will restart daily flights to London Gatwick starting 20 August on fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, according to a press release. With the addition of Gatwick, the airline operates 45 weekly flights landing on four airports, including Edinburgh (three weekly flights), Gatwick (daily flights), Heathrow (three daily flights) and Manchester (two daily flights). The airline said Qatar Airways Cargo currently runs eight freighter flights per week to London Heathrow … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to restart London Gatwick flights on 20 August
Qatar Airways to restart flight services to Adelaide
Starting from 16 August, Qatar Airways will resume services to the South Australian capital of Adelaide with two weekly flights, announced a press release. With the restart of Adelaide, Qatar Airways will operate 23 passenger flights per week to Australia, including three weekly flights to Brisbane, four weekly flights to Perth, and daily flights to both Melbourne and Sydney. South Australia’s government said that these flights will provide another freight route for agriculture exporters … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to restart flight services to Adelaide