Khaleej Times, Sat, Nov 04, 2023 | Rabi Al-Aakhir 20, 1445
UAE flights: Gulf airline resumes service to Ras Al Khaimah
Emirates:
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha touched down at Ras Al Khaimah International
Airport on November 1 shortly after 10pm, marking the resumption of services on
the route. With just one hour flight from Qatar Airways’ Doha hub Hamad
International Airport, passengers will now enjoy seamless entry into Ras Al
Khaimah.
As part of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s (RAKTDA) strategy to
enhance global connectivity to the emirate, the partnership will strengthen
international travel to Ras Al Khaimah. The flights will offer greater choice,
flexibility and opportunities for international travellers looking to explore
the nature emirate, leveraging Qatar Airways’ expansive global network of over
160 destinations including one-stop connections from European cities - Ras Al
Khaimah’s key source markets.
“After announcing the partnership between Qatar Airways and Ras Al Khaimah
International Airport at ITB, Berlin’s premier travel and tourism exhibition,
back in March this year, we were delighted to see the commencing of operations
to the emirate today. This partnership marks an important step in driving Ras Al
Khaimah’s continued growth as a destination of the future,” commented Raki
Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development
Authority. “Qatar Airways is one of the world’s leading airlines and this
partnership will play a pivotal role in raising the overall competitiveness of
our tourism ecosystem as well as meet the growing demand for travel to the
Emirate. We look forward to working together to drive sustainable growth, in
line with our ambition to attract three million visitors annually by 2030 and
increase tourism’s contribution to Ras Al Khaimah’s GDP.”
Marwan Koleilat, Senior Vice President Commercial – Eastern Regions, said,
“Qatar Airways flight resumption to Ras Al Khaimah, provide more connectivity to
passengers from the UAE and beyond. Our award-winning airline continues to
provide our passengers with unmatchable services, from the ample choice of
in-flight entertainment to our world-class cuisine. Passengers travelling to and
from Ras Al Khaimah will have the opportunity to enjoy Qatar Airways’ quality
offerings and will be able to connect to over 160 destinations via our hub,
Hamad International Airport.”
Recognised by Time magazine as one of the World's Greatest Places of 2022 and
CNN Travel’s best destinations to visit in 2023 for its stunning, unique
topography and geodiversity, Ras Al Khaimah offers a myriad of authentic,
diverse, and inspiring experiences for every kind of traveller – perfect for
those looking for adventure, nature, family fun and more.