Qatar Airways is continuing its network build-out, with the airline planning to add a fourth destination to the United Kingdom.
And it’s Gatwick Airport.
Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Hamad International Airport, Doha – Image, Economy Class and Beyond
The airline will operate a daily service between Doha and Gatwick Airport from the 20th August 2020.
They will use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on this route, offering 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class.
With Gatwick returning to the network, they will be serving the UK with 45 flights a week.
This will be split down as :
- Edinburgh (three weekly flights)
- London Gatwick (daily flights)
- London Heathrow (three daily flights)
- Manchester (two daily flights)
Currently, Birmingham and Cardiff remain not served by the airline (which were served pre-pandemic).
Ticketing is available via the Qatar Airways site, or through travel agents.
As usual, you will need to ensure you meet any entry requirements countries have, as well as meeting any self-isolation requirements on your return.
Passengers are required to use PPE and face coverings as appropriate, as well as face shields in economy class.
In Quotes
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said:
“We are very pleased to resume flights to London Gatwick, further cementing our position as the leading international carrier providing connectivity to the UK. UK passengers can connect seamlessly and safely via the Best Airport in the Middle East to more than 40 destinations across Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia.
“The UK is a very important strategic market for Qatar Airways, and we are proud of our repatriation efforts to-date including never stopping services between the UK and Doha that have helped bring over 200,000 passengers home. The resumption of London Gatwick services is a significant indicator of the resilience of the UK travel market, and we look forward to resuming more of our UK destinations to support the recovery of tourism and trade in the region.”
Gatwick Airport CEO, Stewart Wingate, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Qatar Airways back to Gatwick after what has been a challenging time for the whole industry. To be able to offer Gatwick passengers the opportunity to fly to Doha– a fantastic city in its own right and a gateway to destinations across Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand – is another positive step in the recovery process.
“Alongside our airlines, Gatwick has implemented a number of extra measures to keep both passengers and staff as safe as possible travelling through Gatwick, which is helping to rebuild public confidence in air travel.”
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