*Fans will need to first join Qatar Airways Privilege Club
*With the option for refund and booking flexibility, fans can pick their team of choice now, or change teams later
*Packages include match tickets, return flights, hotels and more
*The packages are currently live and accessible in 26 countries
*Additional markets will be added in the coming months
*Prices start at $3,800
With just over a year to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off, Qatar Airways Holidays has announced the launch of its unique fan travel packages, inclusive of match tickets, return flights and accommodation options.
The travel packages are currently live and accessible in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Thailand. Additional markets will be added in the coming months (subject to licensing agreements).
Fans can now also choose additional services to explore the stunning host country. With a few easy steps to follow, fans across the world will need to first join Qatar Airways Privilege Club, to have access to unique travel packages with booking flexibility and get their seats reserved at their preferred matches.
The journey then begins with fans selecting their favourite team, whose participation in the tournament will be decided based on the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
In the event that the chosen team does not qualify for the tournament, a full refund option will be offered, or fans have the flexibility to choose a different team’s matches (subject to availability).
To guarantee their experience fans can choose from seven-tiered travel packages, with prices starting from $3,800 (from India). Guests wishing to discover Qatar during their trip can also choose to add supplementary services such as airport transfers and sightseeing tours.
Each fan can book a total of seven matches by combining more than one package. In the case that their favourite team is defeated in the advanced tournament stages, tickets will be issued to matches of one of the prevailing teams from the same group or knock-out path.
Additionally, fans can specify how many guests they are travelling with and the number of rooms they would like to stay in. They can choose from standard to premium accommodation based on their budget. To book or learn more, the link https://www.qatarairways.com/app/fifa2022/ can be visited.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Akbar al-Baker, said: “It makes us proud to be the Official Airline for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and for the first time ever, the Middle East will take centre stage with Qatar set to host the world’s most prestigious sporting event. We anticipate unprecedented demand throughout the tournament, and as part of our agreement with FIFA, fans can rely on us to enjoy a seamless journey from more than 140 destinations across the globe. The fan travel packages will guarantee customers a fulfilling experience where every step of their journey will be hassle-free, and with a few easy steps, they can secure seats for their favourite team’s matches.”
The airline sponsored the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup and the UEFA Euro 2020, and has an extensive global sports partnership portfolio that includes football-governing bodies such as FIFA, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL. As FIFA’s Official Partner, Qatar Airways has sponsored mega events including the 2019 and 2020 editions of the FIFA Club World Cup, and will sponsor the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Qatar Airways also sponsors some of the world’s biggest football clubs including Al Sadd SC, Boca Juniors, FC Bayern München, K.A.S. Eupen, and Paris Saint-Germain.
FAN TRAVEL PACKAGES
*Starting price per person in a double room for comparison purpose only. This is subject to change depending on your city of departure and exchange rate.
