Qatar shifts operations completely to new Hamad International Airport
At 9:43 this morning, Qatar Airways Flight 183 to Vienna became the last ever commercial passenger flight to take off from Doha International Airport (DIA). DIA’s runway was made even busier by empty Qatar Airways jets flying to the new Hamad International Airport, and moving into position for departures later in the day. "QR 183 is the last @qatarairways flight from@DohaAirport,Tower wishes safe flight & happy landing@HIAQatar #Qatar cc @dohanews @Iloveqatar — Gazanfarulla K
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport mulls adding valet parking service
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is apparently considering plans to introduce valet parking as one of a number of new measures to make it easier for travelers departing from the facility. The airport is currently in talks with a number of contractors to provide the valet service and other services for frequent fliers and other visitors,the Peninsula quotes an unnamed HIA source as saying. There are no further details of what these new services may be, but they are scheduled
Hamad International ‘world’s coolest airport,’ Huffington Post says
Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been dubbed the “coolest” in the world, according to a list drawn up for the Huffington Post. The ranking, produced by deals website Travelzoo, lists seven airports around the world that it says help make global travel more pleasurable. Explaining why it ranked HIA so highly, Travelzoo stated that the airport “screams luxury.” The post mentions that the HIA boasts its own swimming pool and free quiet rooms for passengers to rest in
New security measures at Qatar’s Hamad Airport catch many off-guard
Unless you’re flying out of Qatar this weekend, you likely will not be allowed to enter Hamad International Airport (HIA). New security measures have been introduced over the holidays, restricting access to both the Arrivals and Departures terminals. HIA has not commented on the new measures and it is unclear how long they will be in place. but over the past two days, several travelers leaving Doha and others going to pick up friends and family members reported having trouble
