*Luanda is the national airline’s first gateway to the African nation
Qatar Airways will launch new service to Luanda, Angola, from March 29 next year.
The service, which operates up to five-times weekly to the capital and largest city of Angola will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 22 seats in business class and 232 in economy.
Luanda is the "award-winning" airline’s first gateway to the African nation.
Qatar Airways group chief executive HE Akbar al-Baker said, “We are excited to be announcing our new service to Luanda – the latest destination in our rapidly expanding African network connecting Luanda to key markets in the Far East, South East Asia and Europe.
“The new route to the coastal city of Luanda not only further solidifies the links between the State of Qatar and Angola, but will enable us to provide a seamless journey to and from this fascinating country and one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Qatar Airways is committed to growing our presence in Africa and adding to the 24 destinations in 17 countries we already offer”.
Perched on the Atlantic coastline, Luanda offers pristine beaches, sweeping ocean vistas and insight into a rich heritage. This up-and-coming destination is set to become a favourite with travellers looking to combine natural beauty, history and culture with a vibrant urban experience.
Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of more than 250 aircraft through its hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA) to more than 160 destinations worldwide.
The national carrier recently launched an “array of exciting new destinations” including Rabat (Morocco); Izmir (Turkey); Malta; Davao (The Philippines); Lisbon (Portugal); and Mogadishu, (Somalia).
The airline will add Langkawi (Malaysia) and Gaborone (Botswana) to its extensive route network in October 2019.
The multi-award-winning airline was named "World’s Best Airline" by the 2019 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named "Best Airline in the Middle East", "World’s Best Business Class" and "Best Business Class Seat", in recognition of its “ground-breaking business class experience” – Qsuite.
Qatar Airways is the only airline to have been awarded the coveted ‘Skytrax Airline of the Year” title, which is recognised as the “pinnacle of excellence” in the airline industry, five times.
