Qatar Airways to Launch Airbus A350-1000 in the U.S This Month

New York, October 20 (QNA) - Qatar Airways announced Saturday that it will start using the A350-1000 to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the first of its kind operating in the United States The company said that using the airplane reflects its commitment to enhancing its services in the American market, noting that the plan will then launch into more regions in the coming months. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker hosted a media roundtable to discuss the highly-anticipated arrival of the A350-1000. He said that "The American market is pivotal for Qatar Airways that is why we are delighted not only to be serving the largest aviation market, but also to be looking into investing opportunities in the United States and the broader Americas Market." Al Baker also stressed the importance of the airlines position in the Oneworld alliance, one of the most important tools for collective action in serving the needs of the customer, stressing that the exchange of culture and commerce was made possible thanks to the U.S.-Qatar Open Skies Agreement. Qatar Airways A350-1000, the world's most technologically advanced passenger aircraft, will land in New York on 28 October, marking the airlines first U.S. route to operate commercial flights on the ultra-modern aircraft. The five-star airline is the global launch customer for the innovative A350-1000 aircraft, the latest member of the Airbus wide-body aircraft portfolio. The aircraft offers enhanced levels of passenger comfort, thanks to the lowest twin-engine noise level of any aircraft, advanced air conditioning technology and full LED mood lighting. The A350-1000 also features the airlines groundbreaking Qsuite Business Class seat, which offers the industry's first-ever double bed in Business Class, as well as privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private space, offering an unmatched, customizable experience. Earlier this month, Qatar Airways became the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBAs Brooklyn Nets and the teams home, Barclays Center, the Brooklyn, New York venue that hosts many of the world's most exciting entertainment and sporting events. This marks the first major partnership between the airline and an NBA team or venue. Qatar Airways serves 10 cities across the U.S., including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The award-winning airline provides double-daily flights from New York's JFK airport. Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft via its state-of-the-art hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA) to more than 150 destinations worldwide. As part of its continued expansion plans, Qatar Airways plans to launch an array of exciting new destinations in the coming months, including Gothenburg, Sweden; Mombasa, Kenya and Da Nang, Vietnam. (QNA)