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Qatar Airways partners with Xiamen Airlines to enhance China-Qatar Connectivity

Qatar Airways is excited to announce a new codeshare agreement with Xiamen Airlines, the first Chinese airline to offer nonstop passenger flights from Mainland China to Qatar. Xiamen Airlines will begin daily flights between Beijing’s Daxing International Airport and Hamad International Airport, the home of Qatar Airways and its sophisticated and state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 aircraft, under the terms of the partnership agreement.’

The flights, which will start on October 20, 2023, will arrive in Doha at 22:45 and depart at 02:00, giving customers the best connections to important markets outside of Doha, including the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, through Qatar Airways’ extensive global network.

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Along with the flights from Beijing, Xiamen Airlines will begin operating two weekly flights to Doha from the special economic zone of Fujian Sheng province’s Xiamen. Beginning on October 31, 2023, the flights offer the same seamless access to Qatar Airways’ network as the Beijing flights, arriving in Doha from Xiamen at 5:00 in the morning and leaving that same city in the evening at 19:30.

In order to increase its footprint in Mainland China, which currently consists of 6 destinations served by a total of 31 weekly flights operated by Qatar Airways, along with double-daily flights to Hong Kong, the airline will codeshare on these new flights. As part of the new deal, Qatar Airways will fly flights to and from Beijing with Xiamen Airlines’ marketing code.

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The new direct services from Beijing to Doha will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 that features a two-class configuration for 287 passengers, with 30 Business class seats and 257 in Economy class. The Xiamen-Doha-Xiamen service operated by a Boeing 787-8 will accommodate 237 passengers in three classes with 4 seats in First class, 18 in Business class and 215 in Economy class.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.