Qatar Airways offers Bonus Miles on new Tunis and Algiers Routes

From 2nd May 2005, Qatar Airways will launch three flights a week non-stop between its operational hub of Doha, capital of the State of Qatar, and the Tunisian capital of Tunis. The flights will continue onto Algiers, the capital of Algeria.

To celebrate the launch of the new scheduled flights Qatar Airways is offering double Qmiles to members of the airline’s frequent flyer programme - Privilege Club.

Privilege Club members will be able to earn double Qmiles for the first full month of the new service until 1st June 2005.

The addition of Tunis and Algiers will strengthen Qatar Airways’ presence in the North African market, where the airline already serves Cairo, Luxor, Khartoum, Tripoli and Casablanca from Doha.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said he was delighted that the airline was rewarding its most loyal customers.

“Our frequent flyer programme has been recognised as one of the best in the Middle East and we are only too pleased to be able to provide our loyal passengers with a token of our appreciation to mark the launch of the new flights to Tunis and Algiers.

“Both new routes have strong business interests. Major exports out of Algeria are oil and gas, so there is a lot of synergy between Qatar and Algeria. And Tunisia has a thriving tourism industry, as well as strong commercial opportunities which make this route an extremely viable one for Qatar Airways.”

Qatar Airways plans to use an Airbus A319 configured in Business and Economy on both new routes, as well as an A300, which has a three-class configuration of First, Business and Economy.

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