Qatar Airways scoops Eight Accolades at Annual Freddie Awards

As Qatar Airways prepares for its launch of scheduled flights to the United States this summer, the airline’s Privilege Club frequent flyer programme has been honoured by scooping an unprecedented eight accolades at the annual Freddie Awards in America.

More than 450,000 frequent flyers cast their votes in numerous categories covering the airline, hotel and car rental industry. Named after the airline industry veteran, the late Sir Freddie Laker who pioneered low-cost travel across the Atlantic, the awards represent excellence in frequent travel programmes.

Qatar Airways’ honours included being voted for having the Loyalty Programme of the Year in Europe, Middle East and Africa region. The awards were held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, with more than 300 guests present, including travel industry personnel and frequent flyers.

Qatar Airways launches four flights a week between its operational hub of Doha, capital of the State of Qatar, and New York on June 26, followed by non-stop daily flights from Doha to Washington DC beginning July 19.

The airline currently serves 75 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Far East from Doha.

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