Qatar Airways marks 25 years of flying to UK

Qatar Airways marks 25 years of flying to UK

Qatar Airways celebrated an important milestone in its history as it marked 25 years of services to the UK with a special flight on March 30. It was on March 30, 1997 that Qatar Airways launched its Doha to London Heathrow service, using an A300-600R aircraft. After 25 years, Qatar Airways is one of the world’s biggest airlines, operating 35 flights per week from Doha to London Heathrow, and more than 50 a week to the UK.

A statement explained that on Wednesday, passengers and aviation fans were taken down a nostalgic journey when the airline flew its retro livery Boeing 777-300 aircraft to commemorate that very first flight to the UK. Qatar Airways Flight 007 was welcomed into London Heathrow with a traditional water cannon salute and a special celebration event for passengers.

The airline marked this occasion with an in-flight food menu, designed to evoke traditional British flavours. The exclusive a la carte menu illustrated famous icons in the UK including Britain’s red telephone boxes. Passengers in Premium Cabins were invited to dine from the exclusive ‘25 Years of Excellence in London’ a la carte menu featuring famous English dishes including Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, beef pie,