Qatar Airways Launches Its Largest Travel Promotion Ever to Celebrate Its 100th Destination

NEW YORK, March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of Qatar Airways' milestone 100th destination on April 6, the airline is offering its biggest travel giveaway ever. This array of special promotions for travelers around the world includes the chance to win a pair of tickets to any destination in the airline's expanding global network.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said that the airline's 100th route launch is a major milestone and these promotions are a way of saying 'thank you' to the traveling public. The airline will reach this historic benchmark when it begins scheduled flights to the ancient Syrian city of Aleppo.

Details of the promotion include:

• Fly For Free – With a Friend: Now through April 16th, travelers can sign up on www.QatarAirways.com/100 for a chance to win a free flight for two. The airline has 100 pairs of Economy Class tickets to give away to lucky jetsetters - and the winners could be from anywhere in the world!

• April 6 Global Giveaway Reveal: On April 6th the carrier will announce another fabulous portion of this global promotion that's going to give more travelers the opportunity to experience the airline's Five-Star service and journey to spectacular vacation destinations such as the Seychelles, Maldives, Bali and Melbourne. Travelers should log on early; the offer is only accessible through QatarAirways.com.

• Bonus Mile Offers: Privilege Club, the airline's frequent flyer program, is offering 10,000 bonus Qmiles to select winners and a 25% discounted mileage redemption offer at qmiles.com. Full details will be announced on April 3rd on QatarAirways.com/PrivilegeClub.  

Travelers flying Qatar Airways Economy Class receive an unrivaled experience including unique features such as a 3-3-3 row configuration (compared to typical 3-4-3 aircraft). This spacious layout, along with seats that are almost two inches wider than the competition (18.9") and have a longer pitch (up to 34"), provide passengers with more room to move within the cabin.

Full promotion details are available at QatarAirways.com.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is ranked the third best airline in the world by Skytrax. The airline flies to 99 destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America with a fleet of 95 aircraft.

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