Sheikh Khalid bin Essam al-Qassimi, Chairman, Department of Civil Aviation, Sharjah, presents a memento to Akbar al-Baker in the presence of Ali Salim al-Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Airport Authority, at a ceremony to welcome the Qatar Airways’ flight to Sharjah International Airport.
Qatar Airways has launched two new regional routes - to Sharjah and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport, thereby growing its strong connections within the Middle East.
The airline will operate daily to the two new routes and add to the existing Qatar Airways network of flights to Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi, doubling the total number of destinations within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from two to four.
The new UAE routes will both be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft and there will be three flights daily to Sharjah and two to DWC.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar al-Baker said; “Over the years, we have focused upon the expansion of our route network, and today’s launches to Sharjah and DWC demonstrate our commitment to the United Arab Emirates.”
“As one of our closest neighbours in the Gulf, it is of key importance to offer excellent and frequent air travel connections to the UAE, and the location of both airports relative to our network will afford travelers an even wider variety of options when they are looking to reach their final destinations”, he added.
Sheikh Khalid bin Essam al-Qassimi, chairman, Department of Civil Aviation-Sharjah, said,”We would like to thank Qatar Airways for their choice to use Sharjah International Airport as a new destination within its international network. This will add value to the travellers using the airport to reach their destinations in Europe, Asia and America. In addition, it will enhance the trade and transportation services between Sharjah and Doha.”
Sharjah Airport Authority Chairman Ali Salim al-Midfa, said, “The launch of daily flights to Sharjah International Airport reflects the confidence of the international airlines in services and facilities provided by the airport. Today, we are delighted to receive the inaugural flight of Qatar Airways, the international carrier with an excellent reputation, which will connect both Sharjah and Doha”.
