Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2017 | Page 34
| Issue 3
Qatar Airways
Flying High
The story of Qatar Airways’ rise to success is nothing
short of inspirational.
It is one of the largest and fastest-growing carriers in
the history of aviation, with an unprecedented rate of
global expansion.
Launched only twenty years ago as a regional carrier
with just four aircraft, the airline has grown to become
a highly respected and award-winning global airline.
Now with a fleet of more than 200 aircraft flying to more
than 150 destinations on six continents, Qatar Airways
has not just grown in size. It has also stayed true to its
goal of reaching the highest standards of excellence.
This excellence has been recognised: Skytrax has named
Qatar Airways as the “World’s Best Airline” four times
since 2011. Its most recent win was in 2017, when it again
triumphed in spite of the blockade against Qatar leading
several countries to ban the airline from using
their airspace.
Coming home
Home to Qatar Airways’ fleet is the state-of-the-art
Hamad International Airport (HIA), which welcomes
visitors and transit passengers from across the globe.
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The ultra-modern transportation hub features the
most technologically advanced control systems and an
architecturally stunning passenger terminal that will
eventually accommodate 50 million travellers per year.
A global gateway to Qatar
Qatar has emerged prominently on the global stage in
recent years, as Doha has established itself as a world-
class destination for business and leisure travellers, as well
as a leading centre for sports, education and the arts.
As Qatar’s national carrier, Qatar Airways plays a vital
role in the country’s development by bringing visitors to
the country and taking Qatar’s citizens to the world.
Delivering world-famous artists, athletes and academics
to the country is just one of the contributions Qatar
Airways makes to Qatar’s growing economy
and status.