Airlines

Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Taif, Saudi Arabia with Three Weekly Flights

It will operate three flights per week to Taif. Saudi Arabia

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Qatar Airways is pleased to inform that, as of January 3, 2023, it will operate three flights per week to Taif. Saudi Arabia is the sixth country that the airline serves.

Passengers travelling to and from Taif will be able to take use of the airline’s vast international network, which connects to destinations in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas via Hamad International Airport, the best airport in the world.

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Flight QR1206, operated by Qatar Airways, will leave Hamad International Airport at 07:40 and land at Taif International Airport at 10:10. At 11:10 a.m., Qatar Airways flight QR1207 will leave Taif International Airport and land at Hamad International Airport. Currently, Qatar Airways runs two flights per day from Riyadh, four flights per day from Jeddah, two flights per day from Medina, five flights per day from Dammam, and one flight per day from Qassim.

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Recently, Qatar Airways announced that Privilege Club had chosen Avios as its official reward currency, creating a wealth of additional travel choices for members throughout the airline’s vast network. This agreement provides a range of advantages, including more guaranteed award seats and affordable flight costs on Qatar Airways, as well as the chance to fly with the best airline in the world and visit Hamad International Airport, the best airport in the world (HIA).

Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the ‘World’s Best Airport’.

Flight Schedule:

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (all times local)

Doha (DOH) to Taif (TIF) QR1206 departs: 07:40 arrives: 10:10

Taif (TIF) to Doha (DOH) QR1207 departs: 11:10 arrives: 13:20

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Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

Qantas Engineers Alliance members have been demanding decent wage increases to match with… pic.twitter.com/y9EVjc46VM— FL360aero (@fl360aero) September 14, 2024

Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.