Qatar Airways adds Bogotá and Caracas to its long-haul network

This new service makes Qatar Airways the first and only airline to offer non-stop flights from the Middle East to Colombia and the only Middle Eastern carrier operating in Venezuela

Whilst the airline has advised that it plans to operate the route in “Early summer” on Wednesdays and Saturdays, it seems that’s as far as the airline got with planning the deployment. Dates are “to follow” it seems at this juncture, with ticket sales promised to start so

Qatar Airways will deploy its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft on this triangular route. These are equipped with 42 Business Class seats and 234 Economy Class seats.

Economy Class and Beyond tried the economy class seat in 2015 – it’s not too shabby – but given the distance you’ll be flying (8,261 miles) you’ll need to be more than passable for the 13-hour and beyond flight.

With a 234 economy seat count, this aircraft will be fitted with the MiniPod Business Class seats in a 2-2-2 configuration as opposed to QSuites on this route, and the typical 3-4-3 (with variations) in economy class.

In Quotes

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said:

 “The launch of flights to Bogotá and Caracas marks a transformative moment for Qatar Airways and for travellers to South America. As the first airline to offer nonstop service from the Middle East to Colombia and the only Middle Eastern carrier flying to Venezuela, we are creating new opportunities to connect people, cultures, and commerce.

“Passengers can look forward to experiencing Qatar Airways’ world-class in-flight hospitality as we continue to reach new heights in long-haul travel with our second longest flight into the Americas. These routes embody our commitment to pioneering travel experiences and redefining global connectivity with our award-winning service.”