Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its global network for Summer 2026, restoring and launching services to more than 160 destinations worldwide as part of its continued recovery and growth strategy.
The airline is adding 26 destinations and strengthening connectivity
across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
The expansion includes the resumption of flights to key
African cities such as Kigali, Seychelles and Marrakesh, alongside new and
returning routes in the Americas including Caracas, Bogotá, Philadelphia and
Boston.
Services to major US hubs are also being increased ahead of
the FIFA World Cup 2026, with higher frequencies to Los Angeles, Miami, San
Francisco and Boston to support growing travel demand.
In Asia-Pacific, Qatar Airways is restoring routes to cities
including Adelaide, Auckland, Osaka, Tokyo Haneda, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent,
while expanding services across Europe with increased flights to Brussels,
Lisbon, Oslo, Prague, Helsinki, Düsseldorf and other key destinations.
The airline said the network growth reflects its commitment
to restoring global connectivity and supporting international travel demand.
Operations are supported through its hub at Hamad
International Airport in Doha, which offers seamless transfers and extensive
retail and dining options.
Qatar Airways also highlighted its strong operational
performance, reporting 84.42% on-time performance in 2025, recognised by Cirium
for operational excellence.
Passengers benefit from the airline’s Privilege Club loyalty
programme and advanced onboard connectivity, including Starlink-powered Wi-Fi
across more than 140 aircraft, offering speeds of up to 500 Mbps, making it the
world’s largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet.
The airline said schedules remain subject to operational conditions and advised passengers to check official channels for updates and bookings. -TradeArabia News Service