Airlines

Top 3 Films most Watched on a Qantas Flight

For many, in-flight entertainment plays a significant role in their journey; it’s a place to discreetly catch up on films or binge-watch television shows.

Qantas has unveiled the most popular in-flight entertainment for 2023, as it does every year, and Australian talent and content took home the top spots.

Barbie, the blockbuster film starring Australian actress Margot Robbie, was the most-watched film of 2023, while global sensation Bluey took out top billing as the most popular kids’ entertainment program.

Australian television programs dominated the small screen, with Couples Therapy Australia being the most-watched reality show, The Australian Wars being the most-watched documentary, and Five Bedrooms being the most-watched comedy.

Nonetheless, the US phenomenon The White Lotus emerged as the top television program, with 300,000 hours of viewing the second season this year by Qantas customers.

Top movies:	Top TV shows:	Top kids shows:
1. Barbie	1. The White Lotus	1. Bluey
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny	2. Succession	2. Paw Patrol
Ticket To Paradise	3. House of the Dragon	3. Kamp Koral

There’s a tonne of new stuff to watch and listen to onboard as millions of Australians head off on vacation over the Christmas break. From family favorites like The Super Mario Bros. and Puss in Boots: The entertainment lineup now includes the popular new Paramount+ TV series NCIS: Sydney, which was filmed in beautiful Sydney locations like Bondi Beach and the Rocks.

Customers can check out this month’s entertainment here.

Airlines

Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.