Qatar Airways to operate four flights a week to Hanoi from November 1

Qatar Airways detailed its commitment to expanding its presence and offering in the Asian Market at ITB Asia, the region’s largest travel trade show taking place inSingapore from October 20 - 22.

The airline is promoting new routes to Phuket and Hanoi as well as increased services to Bangkokand Ho Chi Minh City, together with exciting stopover packages for international events in Dohato make a trip to Asia an even more attractive option for European travelers.

Qatar’s new route to Thailand’s premier resort island of Phuket offers flights six times a week, increasing to daily flights in November via Kuala Lumpur and connecting to several of Qatar Airways’ key markets in Europe. Launched on October 12, this is the Qatar’s second route toThailand and the 8^th new international destination it has launched this year. 

Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of 89 aircraft.  (Photo: Internet)

Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, said that the airline’s route to Thailand’s largest island reinforced the airline’s commitment to target underserved Asian markets. On November 1, Qatar will commence four flights a week to Hanoi, as well as increased frequency toHo Chi Minh City from three flights a week to daily.

“Visitor numbers to Asian destinations such as Phuket and Hanoi are on the rise and Qatar Airways will look to take advantage of our European connections from countries like Russia,Germany, Denmark, Sweden, the UK and other parts of Europe to expand the market. With only a handful of airlines offering flights from Europe to these destinations, the opportunity is there for us to acquire market share,” added Al Baker.

In Asia-Pacific, Qatar Airways’ route network now extends to 17 destinations and makes up almost 20% its global network.

Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of 89 aircraft to 93 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and North and South America. It has already ordered for more than 200 aircrafts worth over 40 billion USD to meet the increasingly demand of passengers.