DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) has commenced services between Doha and Amsterdam with the inaugural flight landing at Schiphol Airport on Tuesday and welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute.
Amsterdam is QA’s first destination in the Netherlands and 34th in Europe.
Passengers who arrived on board the inaugural flight were welcomed by hostesses in traditional Dutch dress and presented with wooden tulips as part of celebrations. Departing passengers and guests enjoyed celebrations with light entertainment at the gate prior to embarking on the return flight.
Marwan Koleilat, Chief Commercial Officer, QA, led a delegation to celebrate the flight and was welcomed by his Schiphol Group counterpart Maarten de Groof. The Peninsula