Saturday March 1st, 2014
Qatar Airways has continued its aggressive expansion plans with the launch today of its new regional route, expanding upon its strong connections within the Middle East.The new route, to Sharjah International Airport, will operate daily from the airlines hub in Doha and add to the existing Qatar Airways network of flights to Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi. The new UAE route will be operated by the Airbus A320 aircraft and customers from around the world will benefit from the increased accessibility to the region and convenient connection times across the airlines expanding global network. There will be three flights daily to Sharjah.The celebratory flight had touched down at Sharjah International Airport and was then greeted by the traditional water salute by the airport’s fire brigade,H.E. Sheikh Khalid Bin Essam Al Qassimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation-Sharjah, said:” We would like to thank Qatar Airways for their choice to use Sharjah International Airport as a new destination within its international network. This will add value to the travelers using the airport to reach their destinations in Europe, Asia and America. In addition, it will enhance the trade and transportation services between Shajrah and Doha”.Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Said: ” The launch of daily flights to Sharjah International Airport reflects the confidence of the international airlines in services and facilities provided by the airport. Today we are delighted to receive the inaugural flight of the Qatar Airways, the international carrier, with an excellent reputation, that will connect both Sharjah and Doha”.Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker, commented; “For almost 20 years we have focused upon the expansion of our route network, and today’s launches to Sharjah mirror that desire to offer our customers the best regional connectivity possible.“As one of our closest neighbours in the Middle East, it is of key importance to offer excellent and frequent air travel connections to the UAE, and the location of Sharjah International Airport relative to our network will afford travelers an even wider variety of options when they are looking to reach their final destinations.” He added.Schedule: FROM DOHA TO SHARJAHQR1022 Departure Doha at 02.00 Arrival Sharjah at 03.59QR1036 Departure Doha at 08:15 Arrival Sharjah at 10:15QR 1038 Departure Doha at 20:35 Arrival Sharjah at 22:35FROM SHARJAH TO DOHAQR1023 Departure Sharjah at 05.15 Arrival Doha at 05.15QR1037 Departure Sharjah at 11:15 Arrival Doha at 11:15QR1039 Departure Sharjah at 23:35 Arrival Doha at 23:35
