PARIS: Qatar Airways launches in-house bizjet service

Qatar Airways has announced it is to operate a private jet subsidiary called Qatar Executive to be led by new Executive Senior Vice President Ted Button.

The new bizjet operator is starting operations with two Bombardier Challenger 605s that are due for delivery this month in addition to its recently acquired Bombardier Challenger 300.

Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker said the creation of Qatar Executive demonstrated the airline’s commitment to meet the needs of a premium market segment looking for more flexibility as well as value for money.

“With an initial fleet of three corporate jets, Qatar Executive will enable the corporate traveller to book an aircraft in little as four hours before departure and check-in 10 minutes prior to take-off. The personal onboard attention, comfort, fine dining and speed at which the aircraft flies ensure the experience is both rewarding and memorable,” said Al Baker.

“Despite the current global economic climate, there remains a strong need for the corporate to conduct face to face business meetings in the shortest possible time so travel is still important as is time management,” he reasoned.