Qatar Airways Stresses Importance of Aviation as Catalyst and Facilitator for Global Trade

Doha, April 19 (QNA) - Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of daily, non-stop service to Boston with an illustrious gala event, hosted at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. In attendance were many of the citys dignitaries and business leaders. "The gala was a memorable evening for Qatar Airways and for the city of Boston," said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker. "With every new destination we serve, we seek to become a part of that community and Boston welcomed us with open arms." Speaking at the event Al Baker stressed the importance of aviation, both as a catalyst and facilitator for global trade, commerce and vital cultural exchange. "We are pleased to be operating to Boston with our state-of-the-art Airbus A350, and connect travelers from this great city to a global network," continued Al Baker. "Qatar Airways new service from Boston will form the foundations for new business and social ties around the world. I look forward to our long and prosperous relationship." Launched on 16 March, the new route between Boston's Logan International Airport and Doha's Hamad International Airport represents the airlines ninth US destination. The airline also recently commenced service to Los Angeles on 1 January and added a second flight to New York City route on 1 April. The airline will also commence service to Atlanta on 1 June 2016.(QNA)