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Book Qatar Airways Flight Tickets Qatar Airways is the main airline in Qatar, and is based in the capital city of Doha. This airline operates to all the leading destinations in the world. It is also one of just six airlines to be awarded the prestigious five star rating by Skytrax - a United Kingdom based consultancy which conducts research and surveys on commercial airlines. The other five airlines to receive this honour include Kingfisher Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Qatar Airways currently flies to 84 destinations in 52 countries around the world, including Europe, Africa and North America. Qatar Airways Cargo, its freight branch airline, flies to 21 of these destinations. Cargo Qatar Airways Cargo flies to 21 destinations around the world and is the freight branch airline of Qatar Airways. This branch is extending its fleet to include 7 Boeing 777-F aircraft. The delivery of the aircraft in 2009 should coincide with the opening of the New Doha International Airport. These new aircraft will be used to transport freight to the Far and Europe, and will be able to handle around 750 000 tonnes of cargo per annum. Fleet Qatar Airways once exclusively flew an all-Airbus fleet, but has since incorporated Boeing aircraft into its fleet as well. According to CEO Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways is planning on ordering more than 200 aircraft worth more than US$30 billion in the next few years. Cabin Qatar has always gone above and beyond to provide guests with a safe, convenient and comfortable flight. All classes onboard Qatar aircraft boast video screens at every seat. Live digital satellite television is also accessible on the A330 and A340 aircraft and offers Arabic and European channels for guest' viewing pleasure. Long haul aircraft feature in demand IFE systems with movies, TV programmes, music, games, interactive maps, and a personal telephone. Plans are in the pipeline to install new flatbed seats in the business class in the soon-to-be introduced Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Also, the in-flight lounges onboard the A340-600s are said to be dismantled in a bid to create more seat space on the aircraft. First class - This class offers a 180 degree flatbed, a 15 inch seatback in-flight entertainment system featuring movies; TV programmes and audio selections, as well as a personal telephone, power ports, a feather duvet, slippers, pajamas and an overnight amenity kit. Business class - This class offers a 160 degree flatbed, each boasting independent lumbar support and even a foot massage bar in some long haul aircraft. Qatar Airways also plans to launch new flatbed seats in business class in its upcoming Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Qatar Airways also boasts an exclusive terminal dedicated to first and business class travellers. The Qatar Airways Exclusive Premium Terminal opened in 2006 at Doha International Airport and was built in 9 months at a cost of US$90 million. This world class terminal boasts incredible features, including check-in, duty free shopping, conference rooms, nursery and play room, spa treatment rooms, a sauna and jacuzzi, and a myriad of restaurants. Qatar Airlines in South Africa Qatar Airways offers a number of direct flights to and from South Africa. These flights boast economy and business classes, catering to a wide spectrum of passengers. |
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