Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways Launch Daily Codeshare
Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways have officially launched daily codeshare flights between Manila and Doha, enhancing connectivity between the Philippines and Qatar. The new partnership was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Doha’s Hamad International Airport, attended by executives from both airlines.
The daily nonstop service between Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and Hamad International Airport in Doha will be operated by Philippine Airlines using Airbus A330-300 aircraft. These long-range jets feature a dual-class layout with 18 flat-bed Business Class seats and 341 Economy Class seats, offering comfort and convenience for the nearly ten-hour journey.
Under the codeshare agreement, flights will operate with the designators QR4946/PR684 from Manila to Doha, departing at 18:50 and arriving at 23:40 local time. The return leg, QR4947/PR685, departs Doha at 01:30 and lands in Manila at 16:15. These schedules are designed to offer smooth onward connections via Qatar Airways’ extensive network of over 170 global destinations through its Doha hub.
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer Thierry Antinori hailed the agreement as the start of a strong partnership that will improve business and leisure travel between the two countries. He emphasized that this addition strengthens Qatar Airways’ network and customer offerings, further supported by the world-class facilities at Hamad International Airport.
Philippine Airlines President Richard Nuttall also praised the collaboration, noting that the two carriers are combining their strengths to better serve passengers. He emphasized the codeshare’s role in expanding the Philippines-Qatar travel market and ensuring seamless global connections.
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