DOHA: Qatar Airways yesterday announced it will launch four-times-weekly flights to Hangzhou, China beginning December 20. “This year we celebrate 10 years of flying to China,” said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker.
“The addition of our seventh route in China will provide additional connectivity for business and leisure travellers connecting from Asia, the Middle East and GCC countries. Just two months after the launch of the Chengdu service, we are able to offer our passengers even more options for flying into China with the addition of Hangzhou.”
A state-of-the-art Airbus A330 will be operated on the Doha – Hangzhou route. The aircraft will feature 260 seats with 24 seats in Business Class and 236 seats in Economy. Selected aircraft will feature seatback TV screens, providing passengers with the next generation interactive on board entertainment system.
Qatar Airways began operations to China in 2003 with the launch non-stop flights to Shanghai, with the airline further expanding its portfolio over the past decade with the addition of Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chongqing and Chengdu.
Some of the tourist spots in the city are the West Lake, Linying Temple, National Silk Museum, Xixi National Wetland Park and Wuzhen - a water town.
Flights schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays: QR868 departs Doha at 02:30hrs to arrive at HGH 15:40hrs. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays: QR869 departs HGH at 23:00hrs to arrive in Doha 04:30+1hrs.
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