Thursday, November 7, 2024
34 C
Lagos

Qatar Airways Conducts World’s Longest Commercial Flight

Qatar Airways has launched the world’s longest commercial flight, which takes 17 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 14,535 kilometers, connecting Doha (Qatar) and Auckland (New Zealand) with the airline‘s Boeing 777.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker who travelled on board the inaugural flight from Doha to Auckland said: “The launch of our new service to Auckland is an important milestone for Qatar Airways as we expand both in the region and globally across our network providing more options and better connections to exciting business and leisure destinations in Europe and the Middle East.

“Arriving in Auckland on Waitangi Day, and achieving the title of world’s longest flight for the return record-breaking service, which covers a distance of 14,535 kilometers and lasts 17 hours and 30 minutes, makes this an even more momentous occasion for Qatar Airways and provides another accomplishment to celebrate in this our 20th year flying the flag internationally for Qatar.”

According to the airline, Auckland is the first city in New Zealand to be served by Qatar Airways and will provide a gateway for travelers to visit the country, which is famous for its spectacular coastlines and lush forest landscapes.

The aircraft serving the route, Boeing 777, features a two-class configuration with 42 seats in Business Class and 217 seats in Economy Class.

The Doha-Auckland-Doha daily services will also offer 116 tons of belly-hold capacity every week to support the growing imports of raw, industrial and consumer materials into New Zealand.

spot_img
spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Continental Re Seeks Entries for 10th Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2025

Continental Reinsurance Plc, a leading Pan-African reinsurer, is proud...

Cloud Energy Unveils 200 Watts Street Light Bulbs, Rooftop Panel Campaign

Nigeria’s foremost indigenous Renewable Energy Company, decorated by industry...

Awele Elumelu Seeks Increased Female Leadership in Insurance Sector

L-R: Lady Margaret Moore, President, Africa Insurance Women Association...

NCDMB ES, Lagos Gov Commission Bell Oil and Gas’ Pipe Threading, Valve Assembly Plant

A multi-million-dollar pipe threading and valve assembly facility built...

Polaris Bank Clinches “Best Mobile App” Award at Digital Jurist Awards 2024

Polaris Bank's commitment to digital innovation and excellence has...

Topics

FG Lauds Savannah Energy for Investment Drive in Nigeria

L-R: Managing Director, Savannah, Nigeria, Pade Durotoye; Honourable Minister...

Jose Mourinho: Why Chelsea Won 2015 English Premier League

The Blues suffered a 5-3 humiliation at the hands of Spurs that day and Mourinho claims its impact was felt throughout the squad and it inspired the team rather than demoralising them-so much so that they’ve yet to lose since, putting together a formidable 14-game unbeaten run, clinching the title in the process.

Almond Productions’ 2015 Insurance Consumers Forum for Oct 28

Almond Productions Limited, producers of Almond Finance and Wealth Report on Television and Wetin Insurance Dey Do Sef on Naija FM has concluded plans to host the 2015 Insurance Consumer's Forum ( ICF) on October 28, 2015. The Insurance Consumer's Forum which started in 2013 is a platform for interaction between Insurers and the Insured's for better service delivery.

NIA: ‘Nobody is Forcing Insurers to Donate N10m to Covid-19 Fight’

  Mr. Tope Smart Chairman Nigerian Insurers Association The 57 insurance companies in...

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Raises Capital to N10bn, Shops for N5.5bn

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc has increased its authorised share...

Market Statistics: Wednesday, 11th October 2017

Market Cap (N'bn)              12,616.5 Market...

Linkage Assurance Women Seeks Greater Opportunities for More Relevance

L-R: Mrs. Temitope Abolaji, Marketer, Linkage Assurance Plc; Ms....

Firm to Develop Affordable Homes for Calabar Residents

An indigenous firm, Turn – Over Plus Limited, is set to develop a housing estate, Green City Estate, Calabar, Cross River State, in an effort to boost the housing stock in the state. The Green City Estate is located in Ikot Offfiong, Ambia, said to be the most serene part of Calabar metropolitan city, with a clean, beautiful, well developed infrastructure, hospitable and good safety and security facility. The Green City Estate which will be fully flagged off in August, currently houses a number of two to three bedroom apartments spread over three bays, just as duplexes are also been developed. Apart from the planned modification of the existing structures to meet the green city codes, the management of the city plans to develop additional 140 future homes within the next 12 months.
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img