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This latest network expansion provides
passengers with greater travel choices within a key region of Africa,
opening up a new entry point for international travel from Africa to
China, Europe and the India Subcontinent using Doha, Qatar, as a gateway. The
addition of Kinshasa increases the number of destinations in Africa served by
the award-winning airline to twenty-nine.
Starting from the first of June 2024, Luanda will
see a frequency increase from one weekly flight to four weekly flights with a
combined service to Kinshasa which Qatar Airways will serve for the first time.
For a world-class experience, the new route will be served by a Boeing 787-8
Dreamliner, equipped with 22 Business Class seats and 232 Economy Class
seats.
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry
Antinori, said: “We have seen significant milestones in our 2024 network
expansion and this latest addition is particularly special, as it continues our
strategic goal of increasing our footprint in Africa.”
“The inclusion of Kinshasa in our network is the
latest manifestation of our efforts to improve connectivity to Africa. Qatar
Airways has showcased its commitment to the region by providing passengers in
Africa with greater choice to explore different corners of the world through
our network and our hub in Doha, Hamad International Airport.”
Flight Schedule (All local time):
Flight QRQ1491
Doha (DOH) to Kinshasa (FIH) – QR1491 departing
Doha at 02:45 and arriving to Kinshasa at 08:10.
Kinshasa (FIH) to Luanda (LAD) – QR1491 departing
Kinshasa at 09:40 and arriving to Luanda at 10:55.
Luanda (LAD) to Doha (DOH) – QR1491 departing
Luanda at 12:25 and arriving to Doha 22:50.
Flight QRQ1489
Doha (DOH) to Luanda (LAD) – QR1489 departing Doha
at 09:20 and arriving to Luanda at 15:40.
Luanda (LAD) to Kinshasa (FIH) – QR1489 departing
Luanda at 17:10 and arriving to Kinshasa at 18:25.
Kinshasa (FIH) to Doha (DOH) – QR1489 departing
Kinshasa at 19:55 and arriving to Doha at 05:45+1
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members will collect
Avios on flights and can benefit from greater savings when paying for flights
with a combination of cash and Avios, or Avios Max, when paying 100 per cent of
the fare using Avios. Members can also spend Avios on shopping and dining at
Qatar Duty Free, packages with Qatar Airways Holidays, experiences with
Privilege Club Collection, cabin upgrades, and much more.
Qatar Airways’ new flights are available for
booking on www.qatarairways.com
Image
Credit: © Qatar Airways
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