Qatar Airways’ second A380 aircraft will, from July 3, 2014, commence operations from Hamad International Airport in Doha to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The airline recently announced that starting from next month, it would deploy the first of its 13 A380s on the QR003 and QR004 London-Heathrow route. The second A380 will be used for service to Paris on QR39, and return on QR40, as per a release.
Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways, said, “It is yet another significant moment for our airline as we welcome these new aircraft into our rapidly expanding fleet. Operating on the Doha to Paris Charles de Gaulle route, these aircraft, with their customised cabins and five-star specifications, will set a new level of comfort for our passengers, who will also benefit from the smooth and pleasant passenger experience at the world’s newest hub, Hamad International Airport - the soon to be home of Qatar Airways.”
Featuring a tri-class configuration of seating in First, Business and Economy Class, over two decks, the A380 is the largest passenger jet in the world and will provide a superior traveller experience to the Qatar Airways’ customers.
The new First Class A380 seat, recently revealed at ITB Berlin, features a 90-inch seat pitch, transforming into a fully flat bed, together with an expansive choice of entertainment options displayed on individual 26-inch television screens.
Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar Airways’ new home as of May 27, has been designed to specifically cater to the A380 aircraft, with six contact gates designed especially for the superjumbo. In addition, the maintenance hangar at HIA is able to accommodate two A380s simultaneously.
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