Qatar Airways lands in Toulouse

Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha, Qatar to Toulouse, France.

Onboard the inaugural flight was Qatar Airways group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, as well as the Ambassador of France to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Jean-Baptiste Faivre.Image: Qatar

The new direct service to Toulouse is operated by an Airbus A330-200.

Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways’ expanded footprint into France will serve to strengthen the trade, tourism and commercial links between our two countries and, of course, set the stage for future opportunities. Our new routes such as Toulouse, Nice and Lyon consolidate Qatar Airways' position as one of the leading carrier in France in terms of destinations.

Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Philippe Crébassa, said: "The opening of this route to Doha today is a proud moment for Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. We are delighted that Qatar Airways, one of the best airlines in the world, has chosen Toulouse to accelerate its development. Travellers from the south-west of France now have a direct route to the Middle East.

"The Doha hub will facilitate connections with Asia, Africa and Oceania for our French and international customers. This opening also creates new opportunities for international air freight transport from Toulouse.

I would like to thank all the tourism promotion and economic development institutions in Toulouse and the Occitanie region that have worked with us on this project."

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