DOHA: As Gold Sponsor of National Day celebrations, Qatar Airways is working closely with the National Day Organising Committee for a series of activities at Doha International Airport, including a traditional Qatari tent by Qatar Tourism Authority, flowers, henna painting, falconry with traditional Qatari fixtures on display.
Qatar Airways has also been distributing scarves to customers that feature Qatari flags and imagery distinctly proud of Qatar and its heritage at all its offices in Doha. The airline also held a scarf competition in which residents were encouraged to design their own Qatari scarf design.
In celebration of the special day, the airline will be extending a 24-hour offer on tickets for residents of Qatar from midnight today.
Customers who book on www.qatarairways.com/nationalday or at any Qatar Airways’ sales offices or their preferred travel agencies in Doha, will be eligible to receive up to 40 percent off on Economy, Business and First Class tickets for the lowest applicable market fare valid for a travel period from December 25 to March 31, 2013.
Qatar Airways features most of its entire route network in the special sale, including exciting destinations for a short city break or longer holiday, such as the Seychelles, Maldives, London, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, Vienna, Zagreb, Warsaw, Kilimanjaro, Phuket, Singapore and many more.
In addition to the sale, there will also be an incentive for Privilege Club cardholders, the airline’s frequent flyer programme, to earn double Qmiles and be eligible for one 25 percent redemption offer.
The airline is extending the sale and the Privilege Club offer for the third year running in celebration of Qatar National Day.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways takes the opportunity on the nation’s Independence Day to wish all residents of Qatar a happy National Day.
“Qatar Airways is always proud to be a key supporter in the community here in our home country. For many years, we have been sponsors of all key events around the country and we will continue to play an active role in community initiatives.
“With Qatar Airways’ latest promotion, it provides residents with the opportunity to plan a holiday or visit loved ones at very attractive rates to a host of exciting destinations, so we hope National Day is as memorable for you as it is for us.”
More information about the offer and all terms and conditions can be found on qatarairways.com/nationalday
The Peninsula
