Qatar Airways Cargo has today announced the launch of QR Express, a solution to deliver airport-to-airport air freight service for time critical shipments. QR Express is the latest addition to the cargo airline’s expanding portfolio of specialised services and products. QR Express provides customers with the opportunity to book time-sensitive shipments via a quick and simple system that offers high boarding priority and rapid handling, ensuring speedy delivery of their cargo, the carrier … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds QR Express to its specialty product portfolio
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Qatar Airways adds second daily NY flight using new A350
Qatar Airways has added a second daily, non-stop flight along its popular John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) - Hamad International Airport (DOH) route. The new route features the new A350 and the flight represents the tenth Qatar Airways route between Doha and the United States. The airline has now been operating in the US for nine years and recently added daily, non-stop service to Boston (BOS) on 16 March and will commence service to Atlanta (ATL), on 1 June. Qatar Airways was the global … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds second daily NY flight using new A350
Qatar begins eight flights a week to Birmingham
Qatar Airways has inaugurated the airline’s fourth UK gateway with direct flights between Doha and Birmingham using B787 Dreamliners. The inaugural flight touched down at sunrise on 30 March and was greeted by a traditional water salute. The addition of Birmingham marks the fourth UK gateway for Qatar Airways after London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh, with the eight weekly services operated by the B787 Dreamliner aircraft. Qatar Airways group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker said: “We … [Read more...] about Qatar begins eight flights a week to Birmingham
Hamad Int’l sees rising cargo volumes thanks to QR Cargo
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) handled cargo tonnage amounting to 242,513 tonnes in the third quarter of 2015 with 79,408 tonnes of cargo handled in the month of July, 80,766 tonnes in August and 82,338 tonnes of cargo handled in September of 2015. HIA also saw a significant increase in aircraft movements in the third quarter of 2015 with 55,186 movements, which represents a 19 per cent increase in aircraft take-offs and landings at the airport, compared to 46,405 movements during … [Read more...] about Hamad Int’l sees rising cargo volumes thanks to QR Cargo
Qatar launches door-to-door, on-board courier services
Qatar Airways Cargo will launch an express airfreight service for door-to-door and time-critical shipments. The new QR On-Board Courier service will be rolled out across the cargo carrier’s global network on 1 August 2015, enabling customers to book time-definite airfreight delivery solutions. QR On-Board Courier will provide bespoke transportation services, which meet customers’ specific requirements, with dedicated couriers accompanying each shipment from collection to delivery direct to … [Read more...] about Qatar launches door-to-door, on-board courier services
Freight upswing for Qatar’s HIA
Cargo numbers have increased at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA), with an additional 12.76 per cent traffic in July. All cargo operations are now operating out of the new airport where the facility is fully automated, creating a seamless experience for both the cargo agents and customers. HIA also saw an 11.36 per cent passenger increase through its doors in July 2014 compared to July 2013. … [Read more...] about Freight upswing for Qatar’s HIA