Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker (right), and Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Philippe Crébassa marking the arrival of Qatar Airways' inaugural flight.
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha to Toulouse, France, this July, marking Qatar Airways’ latest efforts to expand its network in France. The highly anticipated inaugural flight becomes the fourth destination in France after the airline’s recent additions of Nice and Lyon.
Passengers were greeted with French delicacies and music at the departure gate of Hamad International Airport (DOH). Onboard the inaugural flight, QR047 carried esteemed passengers including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker, as well as the Ambassador of France to Qatar, H E Jean-Baptiste Faivre. The flight was received by the Ambassador of Qatar to France, H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al Thani, and the Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Philippe Crébassa.
The new direct service to Toulouse is operated by an Airbus A330-200, with 24 Business Class seats and 236 Economy Class seats. Synonymous with excellence, the inaugural flight included a French curated dining menu to all its passengers.
A press conference was held by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker, and by the Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Philippe Crébassa to announce the national carrier of Qatar’s expansion in the French market, as well as future collaborative opportunities between both exciting cities.
Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways’ expanded footprint into France will serve to strengthen the trade, tourism and commercial links between our two countries and, of course, set the stage for future opportunities. Our new routes such as Toulouse, Nice and Lyon consolidate Qatar Airways’ position as one of the leading carrier in France in terms of destinations.”
“The opening of this route to Doha today is a proud moment for Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. We are delighted that Qatar Airways, one of the best airlines in the world, has chosen Toulouse to accelerate its development. Travellers from the south-west of France now have a direct route to the Middle East,” Crébassa said.
