DOHA: To celebrate the launch of its new scheduled flights to Tunis and Algiers, Qatar Airways has offered double Qmiles to members of the airline's frequent flyer programme - Privilege Club for passengers flying on these routes.
From May 2, Qatar Airways will launch three flights a week non-stop between Doha and Tunis. The flights will continue onto Algiers.
Privilege Club members will be able to earn double Qmiles for the first full month of the new service until June 1. The addition of Tunis and Algiers will strengthen Qatar Airways' presence in the North African market, where the airline already serves Cairo, Luxor, Khartoum, Tripoli and Casablanca from Doha. Both new routes will provide convenient connections for passengers travelling to and from the Middle East, Indian sub-continent and Far East.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said he was delighted that the airline was rewarding its most loyal customers. "Our frequent flyer programme has been recognised as one of the best in the Middle East and we are only too pleased to be able to provide our loyal passengers with a token of our appreciation to mark the launch of the new flights to Tunis and Algiers.
Both new routes have strong business interests. Major exports out of Algeria are oil and gas, so there is a lot of synergy between Qatar and Algeria. And Tunisia has a thriving tourism industry, as well as strong commercial opportunities which make this route an extremely viable one for Qatar Airways," he said.
Added Iain Webster, Qatar Airways' Senior Manager Privilege Club: "This introductory bonus to our Privilege Club members is an additional 'thank you' for their support. I also look forward to welcoming many new members to Privilege Club from Algeria and Tunisia."
Qatar Airways plans to use an Airbus A319 configured in Business and Economy on both new routes, as well as an A300, which has a three-class configuration of First, Business and Economy. The launch of Tunis and Algiers follows the start of scheduled flights between Doha and Osaka on March 31. Athens will become the airline's 63rd destination when non-stop flights are launched to the Greek capital on June 15.
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