Small and medium-sized enterprises across the airline’s global route network can now earn Qrewards for all business travel, redeemable for any flight at any time

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 3 April 2019 - QatarAirways is pleased to announce the expansion of its 'Beyond Business by QatarAirways' corporate rewards programme to its entire network. The programme,which launched in Europe and the Americas in January 2019 and in Qatar lastmonth, introduces a new currency, Qrewards, enabling business travellers totake advantage of a wide range of exclusive benefits.

With 'Beyond Business by Qatar Airways', small andmedium-sized enterprises earn valuable Qrewards which can be redeemed onflights to any of Qatar Airways' 160+ destinations. Unlike other programmeswhere redemptions are permitted only on select flights at select times, 'BeyondBusiness by Qatar Airways' enables businesses to redeem Qrewards on any flightwith available seats. By progressing through three new reward tiers, Elevate,Accelerate and Ascent, customers can unlock faster earning and unique benefits,including fast track Qatar Airways Privilege Club Gold status, lounge access,and upgrades.

In celebration of the launch of the programme,Qatar Airways will offer 3,000 Qrewards for all new accounts created in Asia-Pacific,Middle East and Pakistan and Africa until 3 May 2019. Bonus Qrewards will becredited to the account within a week of qualification. Eligibilityrequirements can be found on the programme's website at: www.qatarairways.com/beyondbusiness

Qatar Airways ChiefCommercial Officer, Mr. Ehab Amin, said: "We are delighted to now be able toextend 'Beyond Business by Qatar Airways' to our global network. As a preferredcarrier for business travellers, Qatar Airways recognises the importance of offeringa premier corporate rewards programme. What makes this scheme truly unique isthat it enables small and medium-sized enterprises to be rewarded for their bookingsand enjoy special benefits that make business travel even more rewarding. Weinvite all small and medium-sized companies to take advantage of this specialprogramme."

A full-service accountportal makes it easy for registered corporates to book flights, redeem theirQrewards, and access insightful reporting that will help manage their travelbudget. Fullinformation including FAQs on 'Beyond Business by Qatar Airways' can be foundon the airline's website: www.qatarairways.com/beyondbusiness

For queries or assistance regarding accountsign up, please contact: beyondbusiness@qatarairways.com.qa

Qatar Airways currently operates a modernfleet of more than 250 aircraft via its hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA)to more than 160 destinations worldwide. 

A multiple award-winning airline, QatarAirways was named 'World's Best Business Class' by the 2018 World AirlineAwards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. Itwas also named 'Best Business Class Seat', 'Best Airline in the Middle East',and 'World's Best First Class Airline Lounge'. 

Qatar Airways has launched an array ofexciting new destinations recently, including Mombasa, Kenya; Gothenburg,Sweden and Da Nang, Vietnam. The airline will add a number of exciting newdestinations to its extensive route network in 2019, including Lisbon,Portugal; Malta; Rabat, Morocco; Langkawi, Malaysia; Davao, Philippines; Izmir,Turkey; and Mogadishu, Somalia.

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Qatar Airways,the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is celebrating more than 20 yearsof Going Places Together with travellers across its more than 160 business andleisure destinations on board a modern fleet of more than 250 aircraft. Theworld's fastest-growing airline will add a number of exciting new destinationsto its growing network this year, including Lisbon, Portugal; Malta; Rabat, Morocco; Langkawi, Malaysia; Davao,Philippines; Izmir, Turkey; and Mogadishu, Somalia.

A multipleaward-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named 'World's Best Business Class' bythe 2018 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport ratingorganisation Skytrax. It was also named 'Best Airline in the Middle East', 'World'sBest First Class Airline Lounge' and 'Best Business Class Seat', in recognitionof its ground-breaking Business Class experience, Qsuite. Qatar Airways hasbeen awarded the coveted "Skytrax Airline of the Year" title, which isrecognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the airline industry, four times.

Qsuite, apatented Qatar Airways product, features the industry's first-ever double bedin Business Class, as well as privacy panels that stow away, allowingpassengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room, a first of itskind in the industry.

Qatar Airwayswas the first Gulf carrier to join global airline alliance oneworld,enabling its passengers to benefit from more than 1,000 airports in more than150 countries, with 14,250 daily departures.

Oryx One, QatarAirways' in-flight entertainment system offers passengers up to 4,000entertainment options from the latest blockbuster movies, TV box sets, music,games and much more. Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights served by itsB787, B777, A350, A380, A319 and select A320 and A330 aircraft can also stay intouch with their friends and family around the world by using the award-winningairline's on-board Wi-Fi and GSM service.

QatarAirways proudly supports a range of exciting international and localinitiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. QatarAirways, the official FIFA partner, is the official sponsor of many top-levelsporting events, including the FIFA 2022 World Cup, reflecting the values ofsports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of theairline's own brand message - GoingPlaces Together.

Qatar Airways Cargo, one of the world's leading international air cargocarriers, serves more than 60 freighter destinations worldwide via itsworld-class Doha hub and also delivers freight to more than 160 key businessand leisure destinations globally on more than 250 aircraft. The Qatar Airways Cargo fleet includes two Boeing747-8 freighters, 16 Boeing 777 freighters and eight Airbus A330 freighters.