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Qatar Airways

History

Qatar Airways, established in `november 1993, is one of only six airlines awarded 5-star rating by Skytrax.

Destinations:

Qatar Airways serves 89 destinations in 55 countries across 6 continents.

Departures from South Africa:

  • Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport)
  • Cape Town International Airport

General Qatar Airways Information:

Fleet

The Qatar Airways fleet consists of 93 aircraft and is known as the airline that operates one of the youngest fleets in the world with an average of less than 4.1 years.

Baggage

  • First Class – 40 kg

Trans Atlantic flights – 2 pieces, each not exceeding 32 kg with a maximum dimension of 158cm

  • Business Class – 30 kg

Trans Atlantic flights – 2 pieces, each not exceeding 32 kg with a maximum dimension of 158cm

  • Economy Class – 23 kg

Trans Atlantic flights – 2 pieces, each not exceeding 23 kg with a maximum dimension of 158cm

Weight allowed on-board

  • First Class – 2 pieces not exceeding 15kg (50 x 37 x 25cm)
  • Business Class – 2 pieces not exceeding 15kg (50 x 37 x 25cm)
  • Economy Class – 1 piece not exceeding 7kg (50 x 37 x 25cm)

In-flight baggage restrictions

From June 2007, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommended all liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols up to 100 ml be carried in one transparent and resealable plastic bag to a maximum capacity of 1 Litre. The transparent bag dimensions should not exceed 20 cm x 20 cm. Containers over 100 ml will not be accepted even if just partly filled. All items must fit comfortably in the plastic bag. You are required to produce your clear transparent bag of liquids separately for security screening.

Seating

Internationally the airline operates with three classes of service:

  • First Class
  • Business Class
  • Economy Class

Special Needs

Passengers with special needs can read more on Qatar’s page on Special Services.

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