Qatar Airways' inaugural flight from Doha to Medan landed at Kualanamu International Airport on Monday, January 15, marking the airline's third destination in the Republic of Indonesia.
The new direct service will complement the airline's more than 40 weekly flights to Jakarta and Bali.
“We are delighted to announce the expansion of our global network with the introduction of our new operations in Medan. Our commitment to improving connectivity and offering Indonesian passengers world-class travel experiences continues. “We look forward to enabling travelers to experience the best that Medan has to offer while seamlessly connecting them to the most popular destinations around the world through our multi-award winning hub, Hamad International Airport,” said Qatar Group CEO Airways. Mohammed Al-Meer.
The new direct service to Medan is operated by Qatar Airways' Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which includes 22 business class seats and 232 economy class seats.
The city of Medan is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. As the region's thriving economic and commercial center, Medan attracts business travelers, while offering leisure travelers cultural diversity, scenic beauty and a unique blend of flavors.
Oneworld member Qatar recently announced another round of network and capacity expansion.
Starting in July, the airline will launch flights from its Doha hub to Hamburg, Germany.
Hamburg will be Qatar Airways' fifth destination in Germany, after Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin and Dusseldorf.
In addition, starting in June Qatar Airways will return to Venice.
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