Qatar Airways took center stage at ITB Berlin 2024, revealing plans to significantly increase flight frequencies to 15 global destinations over the next year. The airline, recognized as the best airline in the Middle East, has announced additional flights to Berlin from this winter, demonstrating its commitment to serving key European destinations.
Doha’s Hamad International Airport, consistently voted the best airport in the Middle East, serves as the launchpad for Qatar Airways’ extensive network, which covers more than 170 destinations. The airline will notably operate flights to five destinations in Germany, with the recent addition of Hamburg and an increased frequency to Berlin, making it the only airline in the Middle East connecting five cities in Germany.
At the ITB Berlin event, Qatar Airways unveiled its cutting-edge digital innovation: MetaHuman Sama 2.0 virtual cabin crew. Representing the world’s first virtual digital human cabin crew, Sama 2.0, powered by conversational AI, delivers curated passenger experiences within the airline’s immersive platform, QVerse. The reveal was complemented by a holographic display, showcasing Sama’s in-depth knowledge of Qatar Airways operations.
Highlighting the increasing demand for air travel, Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said:
Innovation is a critical cornerstone of our mission, and with the new and improved Sama, we are taking another decisive step toward improving our digital experience.
Qatar Airways is expected to increase the frequency of its flights to Berlin from 14 to 18 weekly flights starting in winter 2024. Additionally, the airline will begin its inaugural flight to Hamburg on July 1, 2024, strengthening its commitment to European destinations.
Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer of Qatar Airways, said he was delighted to be back at ITB Berlin
We are excited to be back at ITB Berlin to share our announcements with industry partners. The expansion of our German market into Hamburg demonstrates our continued commitment to our passengers by offering them even more choices for connecting to Qatar Airways’ network of more than 170 global destinations. We are pleased to be the only airline in the Middle East to soon serve five cities in Germany and connect our passengers to the world via Hamad International Airport in Doha, recognized as the best airport in the Middle East by Skytrax for nine consecutive years. We look forward to welcoming all our business partners to our booth over the coming days to commemorate our new milestones and interact with our innovative products and services.
With Hamburg joining the list of German destinations, Qatar Airways will operate a total of 71 weekly flights to Germany, connecting passengers seamlessly through its renowned hub. The airline’s destinations across the world will see a substantial increase in flight frequencies, underscoring its commitment to meeting growing demand for tourism and business opportunities.
