{"id":101787,"date":"2025-06-30T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=101787"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:05:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:35:06","slug":"qatar-airways-philippine-airlines-launch-manila-doha-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/30\/qatar-airways-philippine-airlines-launch-manila-doha-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines Begins Manila\u2013Doha Codeshare Flights with A330"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DOHA-<\/strong> Qatar Airways (QR)<\/a> and Philippine Airlines (PR)<\/a> have launched daily nonstop flights between Manila (MNL) and Doha (DOH), strengthening travel ties. This strategic codeshare partnership enhances connectivity and offers seamless travel options for global passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new service, celebrated at Hamad International Airport (DOH)<\/a>, leverages the strengths of both airlines to boost the Philippines-Qatar air travel market. Passengers gain access to over 170 destinations through Doha\u2019s world-class hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Qatar Airways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways Philippine Airlines Codeshare Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The inaugural flight was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hamad International Airport (DOH), attended by senior executives, including Philippine Airlines President Richard Nuttall, EVP Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez and Qatar Airways CCO Thierry Antinori.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both airlines emphasized the importance of this alliance in unlocking new opportunities for passengers across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways CCO Mr. Antinori noted that the new codeshare represents \u201ca strong beginning to a partnership that will boost connectivity and customer experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service leverages Doha\u2019s strategic position and world-class transit infrastructure to offer seamless travel, especially for passengers connecting from markets such as the United States (JFK), the United Kingdom (LHR), Spain (MAD), and Brazil (GRU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Nuttall of Philippine Airlines highlighted that the collaboration strengthens their position in the growing Philippines-Qatar travel corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that the partnership allows both airlines to maximize fleet efficiency, share resources, and expand market reach while improving passenger convenience through integrated schedules and check-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Wikipedia; Compiled by Aviation A2Z<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Flight Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Philippine Airlines will operate the Manila\u2013Doha service using the Airbus A330-300<\/a> in a dual-class layout. The aircraft features 18 flat-bed seats in Business Class and 341 seats in Economy Class, designed for long-haul passenger comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flights will run daily under the codes QR4946\/PR684 from Manila and QR4947\/PR685 from Doha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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