Qatar Airways is enhancing its presence in Nigeria with the introduction of four weekly flights to Kano (KAN) in Northern Nigeria starting on March 2nd, and three weekly flights to Port Harcourt (PHC) beginning March 3rd. Both routes will operate via the country’s capital, Abuja.
As reported by m.gulf-times.com, the airline currently offers two daily flights to Lagos and four weekly flights to Abuja, which will be increased to a daily service in March.
With the addition of Kano and Port Harcourt, Qatar Airways has now launched its seventh and eighth new African gateways since the onset of the pandemic.
These routes will be serviced by the advanced Boeing 787 Dreamliner, equipped with 22 seats in Business Class and 232 in Economy Class, as stated in a press release issued by the airline on Tuesday.
HE Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, commented, “Throughout the pandemic, Qatar Airways has remained steadfast in its commitment to servicing many African destinations.
As travel restrictions gradually ease, we are dedicated to expanding our network across the continent. Nigeria, boasting the largest economy and population in the region, presents immense potential for growth in travel and trade.
Our expansion into Kano and Port Harcourt underscores our unwavering dedication to Nigeria and our broader African growth strategy.”
He further added, “We anticipate robust demand between Port Harcourt and destinations such as the UK, USA, and various Asian countries.
Similarly, for Kano, we foresee opportunities to bolster traffic between markets like KSA and India, alongside promising cargo prospects.”
As travel restrictions continue to lift, Qatar Airways is resuming services to all African destinations. With the commencement of flights to Kano and Port Harcourt, the airline will offer 188 weekly flights to 28 destinations across Africa.
Additionally, African customers of Qatar Airways will benefit from generous baggage allowances, allowing up to 46kg in Economy Class, split over two pieces, and 64kg in Business Class, also split over two pieces.
