Qatar Airways Reaches Milestone 100th Destination

Carrier Launches Flights To Syrian City Of Aleppo
6 April 2011


Pictured on arrival of Qatar Airways flight QR430 in Aleppo following its maiden journey from Doha, are dignitaries, including the airline’s Senior Vice-President Commercial Ali Al Rais (centre), the Governor of Aleppo Ali Ahmad Mansoura (fourth right) and the Charges d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Doha, His Excellency Bashar Samara (fifth left)

Aleppo, SYRIA – Award-winning Qatar Airways today began operations to the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, marking the carrier’s historic 100th destination. Flight QR430 arrived from Doha to the key economic gateway city to a water salute and airport ceremony.

On board the maiden flight to Aleppo was Qatar Airways’ Senior Vice President Commercial Ali Al Rais, who led a delegation, including Mr. Bashar Samara, Charge D’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Doha. They were met by senior airport officials and local dignitaries, including the Governor of Aleppo, Ali Ahmad Mansoura.

Addressing guests on arrival at Aleppo International Airport, Al Rais said: “We are celebrating this momentous occasion for the airline, and we are pleased to share it here with the people of Aleppo.





Qatar Airways arrives in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo to a water salute – a momentous occasion as the carrier launches its 100th destination







“Aleppo is an attractive tourist and business destination, and is an economic driving force behind Syria’s textile, manufacturing and trading industries. The city is also a destination that has long been on Qatar Airways’ list of under-served markets, where we have wanted to expand to. We are grateful to the authorities for their support in welcoming our expansion in Syria.”

Today, Qatar Airways operates a modern fleet of 97 aircraft to 100 diverse cities across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, South Asia and North and South America.