World's best airline launches more flights from the UK to ‘affordable luxury' holiday hotspot
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Qatar Airways is launching more flights from the UK
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And despite already having flights from
Manchester
and London Heathrow, it has revealed that even more are launching.
Connecting the UK to the
And Manchester will go from 21 weekly flights to 24.
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: 'Qatar Airways is consistently witnessing a steady rise in demand for our 5-star services to some of the most prominent destinations in the world, most notably for London,
Dublin
,
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The airline's huge new
winter
expansion also includes the launch of flights from
The UK flights to Doha take around eight hours, and is often used as a stopover for longer flights to Asia and
Australia
.
However
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Presenter Josie Gibson previously raved about Doha, telling Sun Travel: "I was really taken back by
"In London, they'd be something like £1,000 a night, but in Doha, you're only looking at £200 - it's very much a cheap
luxury
."
The huge new £4.3billion attraction right on the beach that claims it will 'rival Disneyland' with rides and resorts
This was even backed by The
Sun's Assistant Travel Editor,
Sophie Swietochowski, who recently visited.
She said: "
"Entry prices vary, but mid-week and during off-peak times, such as Ramadan, you can gain access for just £6, or ladies can visit for free on a Tuesday."
Not only that, but
Here's what Sophie thought of it while travelling through - and how she stumbled across an amazing indoor
swimming
pool
.
What is it like flying with Qatar Airways?
The Sun's Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski tried out the airline's economy cabin.
"Economy seats in Qatar Airways' newer aircrafts feel much roomier than those on other airlines I've travelled with.
"The design is sleek and stylish and there are conveniently-placed USB ports for charging your devices, but that's not what makes the carrier standout.
"For me, the highlight of flying Qatar Airways is the service - staff are diligent and eager to please, ensuring that you're well looked after and refreshed throughout the journey.
And Sun Travel's Deputy Editor
.
"I was lucky enough to recently be invited onboard with Qatar Airways, to try out their Qsuite Business Class - and I'm not sure how I will ever go back to economy.
"Feeling more like First Class, it often dominates other airlines when it comes to awards and the Qsuite felt like a hotel on a plane - having its very own private door you can close.
"Along with the high walls around you, it felt like you were in a little bedroom, where no one can see inside.
"Despite nearly seven hours on a plane, I didn't want it to be over, and was almost sad to be arriving in Doha."
Another airline is launching more
And
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Doha is quickly becoming an affordable luxury destination
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