China Southern, set to start a new route to Doha in partnership with Qatar Airways

China Southern Airlines, a codeshare partner of Qatar Airways, will have a non-stop service from Guangzhou to Doha with weekly flights starting April 22, 2024. The new route will be operated on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

China Southern is one of the largest airlines in China measured by passenger capacity and operates nearly 3,000 daily flights to more than 200 destinations globally. The launch of this new route consolidates the partnership between China Southern and Qatar Airways and strengthens the economic ties between Qatar and China.

China Southern is Qatar Airways’ third codeshare partner in China, along with its Oneworld partner Cathay Pacific and Xiamen Airlines. The new flights will connect customers to Qatar Airways’ global network of more than 170 destinations worldwide through its hub at Hamad International Airport and provide seamless connections in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

By linking the networks, both partner airlines aim to stimulate business and leisure traffic to and from China, strengthening the bond between the two countries.

«Qatar Airways welcomes our codeshare partner, China Southern Airlines, to Qatar. This strategic partnership between our two airlines is a testament to our commitment to developing traffic to and from China for the benefit of our travelers around the world.» China Southern Airlines is one of the world’s leading airlines, known for its high-quality standards and customer service. By working together and linking our networks, we will stimulate trade and tourism in Qatar, as well as in China, which is a key strategic market for Qatar Airways,» said Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer.

«China Southern Airlines is one of the largest airlines in China. Our newly launched flight route between Guangzhou and Doha will enhance connectivity and facilitate exchanges between China and Belt and Road Initiative countries in trade, tourism, and culture. Qatar Airways, our strategic partner, is a committed long-term provider of high-quality services. We will continue to promote bilateral cooperation, mutually reinforcing our global flight network. Together we will join hands to offer more comfortable and convenient travel experiences to passengers around the world,» said Han Wensheng, Chairman of China Southern Air Holding Company Limited.

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