DOHA: Qatar Airways has introduced first ever shuttle service between Doha and Dubai. Having launched this week, Doha-Dubai Shuttle will offer flights from Hamad International Airport to Dubai International Airport, as well as Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai.
Special fares for the service start at QR530 with dedicated check-in counters, reduced check-in times and fast-track immigration for 18 flights a day between Doha and Dubai
The new service which is the first of its kind flying between the two cities brings with it a number of enhanced services that will reduce overall travel time and increase convenience for passengers.
The shuttle service, along with its many perks, will be offered on each of the 18 daily flights between the two cities, with 14 flights to and from Dubai International Airport and four to and from Al Maktoum International Airport.
Passengers on the Doha-Dubai Shuttle will also be able to enjoy the newly unveiled Qatar Airways inflight entertainment system with its brand new design and identity.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker announced the launch of the Doha-Dubai Shuttle and the unveiled new brand identity of the airline’s inflight entertainment during a press conference on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) — the Middle East’s premier travel show — taking place in Dubai this week.
“The Doha-Dubai Shuttle caters to the needs of both business and leisure travellers, and provides them with a more convenient and time-saving option when travelling between the two cities,” said Al Baker.
Specially branded and dedicated check-in counters located at Row 5 at Hamad International Airport will be available for all passengers travelling from Doha to Dubai on the Doha-Dubai Shuttle.
Passengers who plan on checking in baggage must check in no later than one hour before their scheduled departure time.
Return flights from Dubai to Doha also require check in of a minimum of one hour before the scheduled departure time for all passengers, including those with only hand baggage.
Passengers flying on the Qatar Airways Doha-Dubai Shuttle will also be able to take advantage of fast-track immigration in Doha, allowing them to clear passport control in a minimum amount of time before proceeding to their boarding gates located in either Concourse A or B, which are no more than a seven to 10 minute walk, on average, from passport control.
Passengers buying the Doha-Dubai Shuttle tickets will have the opportunity to amend their ticket once free-of-charge.
Members of Qatar Airways’ frequent flyer programme, Privilege Club, will receive double Qmiles when travelling on the Doha-Dubai Shuttle, until July 31.
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