Qatar Airways commenced its new direct service from Doha to Toulouse, France in an effort to expand its network in France. With this flight, Toulouse became the fourth destination served by Qatar in France apart from Nice and Lyon.
Onboard the inaugural flight was Qatar Airways Group chief executive, H E Akbar Al Baker, as well as the Ambassador of France to Qatar, H E Jean-Baptiste Faivre.
Qatar Airways has deployed its Airbus A330-200, with 24 Business Class seats and 236 Economy Class seats on this route.
Speaking at the press conference post the inaugural flight, 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 carriers in France in terms of destinations.”
“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,” said Philippe Crébassa, Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.