The national carriers of Qatar, the UK and Spain are coming together to create the world’s largest airline joint business. The partnership between Qatar Airways and British Airways already covers more than 60 countries and with Iberia joining this month, travelling globally will become even easier.
As a result of the joint business, Iberia will add new daily flights from its base in Madrid Barajas International Airport connecting to Hamad International Airport, starting 11 December 2023. The three global airlines will connect passengers to more than 200 destinations. Iberia’s and Qatar Airways’ expanded service will operate three times daily on the route, providing unrivalled connectivity between the Iberian Peninsula and key markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
With Iberia, the leading airline between Europe and Latin America, joining the partnership, the expansion provides customers with even more options and connects travellers from Spain and Portugal to a large range of new destinations. Qatar Airways’ Qsuite, Iberia’s Business Class, and British Airways’ Club Suite will be offered as well as even more award-winning benefits. Customers from across the Middle-East, Africa, Asia, and Australia can also benefit from seamless travel to destinations across the Iberian Peninsula.
“At Qatar Airways, we believe in connecting travellers to their destinations of choice and our recent enhancement to the highly successful joint business with British Airways, includes the addition of another oneworld member, Iberia. Our passengers will now have more opportunities than ever to connect to different destinations across the British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways’ networks. This collaborative effort comes as part of our commitment to continuously improve the offerings available to our passengers and provide them with the best in the industry.”
His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive.
“Last year we expanded our joint business partnership with Qatar Airways with the addition of 42 countries, and I’m so pleased to see it growing even further as we welcome Iberia on board. We’re committed to offering our customers as much choice as possible and working so closely with our partners in Madrid and Doha connects British Airways to more than 200 destinations globally.”
Sean Doyle, British Airways’ Chairman and CEO.
“Joining the QJB with Qatar Airways and British Airways is excellent news for our customers. We are really excited about the launch of our Madrid-Doha route. Through QJB hubs in London and Doha, we are building the much-desired bridge between Spain and more than 200 destinations in Asia, Australasia, the Middle-East, and Africa, and offering new opportunities for travelers in both directions. Our country is moving towards a new model of higher-quality tourism and, with the Madrid-Doha launching, we are making a breakthrough.”
Fernando Candela, Iberia CEO.
