QatarAirways expands its presence in China to include flights to Guangzhou, with four flights a weeknow scheduled between Doha and Guangzhou, and going up to fivestarting May 1. This will bring theweekly number of scheduled flights between Doha and China up to 21, with Beijing served 4 times weekly, Shanghai 5, Hong Kong daily, and Guangzhou 5 times weekly. Apress conference and gala dinner were held in Guangzhou by Qatar Airways recentlyto celebrate the launch of the new Guangzhou flight route and the officialopening of the airline’s new sales and reservations office in the heart of Guangzhou's business district.
QatarAirways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker spoke at the press conference,highlighting the airline’s expansion plans completed and planned:
“Wehave steadily built up our business in China, first with Shanghai, then Beijing and Hong Kong – and am now pleased tosee our award-winning Five Star service expand to yet another key city. Guangzhou offers both business andleisure travelers an alternative gateway to this fascinating country.”
“QatarAirways looks forward to welcoming passengers from Europe, Middle East and Africa on the new flights to Guangzhou via our Doha hub.”
Withthe new Guangzhou route added, Qatar Airwaysnow operates flights to 82 destinations worldwide across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, theFarEast,and NorthAmerica.
TheDoha – Guangzhou route is served by an AirbusA330 aircraft with up to 24 seats in Business Class and up to 248 seats inEconomy Class.
TheDoha – Guangzhou Flightschedule is as follows:
Doha International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Monday,Tuesday, Friday: QR876 depart Doha 0230, arrive Guangzhou 1535
Thursday : QR874depart Doha 0230, arrive Guangzhou 1535
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Doha International Airport
Monday,Tuesday, Friday: QR877 depart Guangzhou 2030, arrive Doha 2359
Friday: QR875depart Guangzhou 0055, arrive Doha 0425
Tobook a flight on Qatar Airways go to www.qatarairways.com
Forbooking within China, book domestic Guangzhou flights or other China domestic flights at www.bamboobookings.com