Qatar Airways has announced a new codeshare partnership with Xiamen Airlines – the first Chinese carrier to launch nonstop flights from Mainland China to Qatar.
As part of the agreement, Xiamen Airlines will launch daily flights between Beijing-Daxing and Doha from October 20 using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. According to Qatar Airways, the evening arrival at Doha and the early morning departure will offer passengers connections to key markets on Qatar Airways network from Doha to the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
In addition to the flights from Beijing, Xiamen Airlines will also launch two weekly flights between Xiamen and Doha on October 31. Xiamen Airlines will use Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
“We are delighted to announce this comprehensive cooperation and to welcome our new partner, Xiamen Airlines, to Hamad International Airport, our home in Qatar. We are proud and honoured that Xiamen Airlines has chosen Doha as a new destination in their network and their only destination in the Middle East. Their flights are perfectly connected to our unparalleled global network offering customers of both airlines greater choice and seamless travel experiences,” said Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive, Qatar Airways.
“Both Qatar Airways and Xiamen Airlines are the winners of APEX World Class Awards in 2022 showing our shared commitment to high quality service. The partnership of two Five-Star airlines will bring wonderful flying experiences to the customers worldwide,” added Zhao Dong, Chairman, Xiamen Airlines.
On both routes, Qatar Airways will codeshare on the new flights which will enhance its network in Mainland China. The airline's network in the country covers 6 destinations with a total of 31 weekly flights along with twice-daily flights to Hong Kong. Xiamen Airlines will place its marketing code on the Qatar Airways flights to/from Beijing.
