Doha: Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion to its winter flight schedule, including an unprecedented 10 daily flights to London Heathrow, marking the airline’s highest-ever frequency to the UK capital. This expansion reflects the airline’s continued commitment to meeting growing international demand and enhancing global connectivity through its Doha hub at the award-winning Hamad International Airport.
Recently
voted the World's Best Airline by Skytrax for a record ninth time in 2025,
Qatar Airways is also boosting frequencies to over 15 international
destinations, offering travellers greater choice and convenience this winter.
Thierry
Antinori, Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, stated:
"We
continue to see rising demand for our 5-star services to major destinations
such as London, Dublin, Cape Town, and São Paulo. Through strategic
partnerships and network expansion, including the upcoming launch of Virgin
Australia’s Melbourne–Doha flights and the restart of services to Canberra, we
are deepening our connectivity across key markets."
Destinations
with increased flights this winter include:
Abu Dhabi,
Berlin, Cape Town, Casablanca, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, London Heathrow,
Madrid, Maldives, Manchester, Phuket, São Paulo, Sharjah, Tokyo Narita, and
Toronto.
Qatar Airways
also leads the industry in onboard innovation, with 54 Boeing 777s already
equipped with Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi, offering free gate-to-gate internet
access at speeds of up to 500 Mbps for all passengers. It is the first airline
globally to operate over 50 widebody aircraft with this technology and remains
the only carrier in the MENA region offering Starlink connectivity. The airline
is currently equipping its Airbus A350 fleet, with full rollout expected within
a year.
By
anticipating travel trends and enhancing service offerings, Qatar Airways
continues to set benchmarks in the aviation industry, providing seamless travel
solutions for business and leisure travellers worldwide.