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New airport car parking charges apply as curbside access closes for public

Visitors to Doha’s main airports will no longer be given vehicle access to curbside drop-off or pick-up, as new rules become effective on Monday. According to a released statement, passengers…

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‘Misinformed alarmism’: Aviation experts hit back at criticism of ‘unprepared’ Qatar airport

Tasked with the position of main point of contact between the Gulf country and an estimated 1.2 million visitors from around the globe, Qatar’s airports are set to witness flights…

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Hamad airport reveals ‘out of this world’ expansion plans

Expansion work at the Hamad International Airport is scheduled to be completed just in time for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Hamad International Airport (HIA) will commence expansion work…

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Outrage as women strip searched after abandoned baby discovered at Qatar airport

The Australian government demands answers from Qatari authorities after what it described as “a grossly, grossly disturbing, offensive, concerning set of events” involving several of its nationals. Thirteen Australian women,…

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HIA becomes first global airport verified for COVID-19 safety protocols

The award-winning Hamad International Airport has been verified as the world’s leading facility in COVID-19 safety. Hamad International Airport (HIA) is the first entity in the world to achieve independent…

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Qatar’s FM renews apology over invasive searches at Hamad International Airport

Doha News learned in November that a security official responsible for ordering the invasive searches was charged a hefty fine and given a six-month prison sentence. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh…

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‘Overworked and fatigued,’ Qatar Airways pilots complain of long working hours

A spokesperson from the flag carrier told Doha News that it is working to put “the most rigorous fatigue risk management programme in place.” Some pilots at Qatar Airways have…

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Qatar introduces new passengers tax at its airports

The new mandatory passenger fees will be implemented starting 1st April and will include tax on security and air freight infrastructure. Passengers arriving, leaving, or transiting through Hamad International Airport…

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Airbus revokes Qatar Airways contract for 50 A321neo jets amid escalating rift

Qatar Airways previously demanded $618 million in contractual compensation from airplane manufacturer. Airplane manufacturer, Airbus, has terminated a contract with Qatar Airways for 50 smaller A321neo jets on Thursday as…

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