Qatar in Heathrow move

TERMINAL 4 at Heathrow is expected to be Qatar Airways’ new home at Heathrow from the start of the winter season.  It presently is a tenant of both Cathay Pacific and Virgin Atlantic in T3, an unsatisfactory arrangement which clearly does not promote the airline.  The move to T4 and investment in purpose-built First and Business Class lounges is a further indication of the Doha-based carrier’s independence from alliances and industrial tie-ups although it does codeshare on certain routes.  Asked by AERBT regarding the redevelopment of Doha International Airport, Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker seemed very philosophical over the delays (it was due to be completed in 2009) noting that he had hopes of its opening by the end of 2012 to coincide with delivery of the airline’s first A380. www.qatarairways.com

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