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Hamad International Airport rolls out biometric travel across more than 700 touchpoints

Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have jointly implemented and now launched the Fast Pass solution, a new biometric service designed to support a more paperless departure journey with technology partner SITA. Using facial recognition, the Fast Pass service enables passengers to move through key airport checkpoints with fewer document checks. The service is one of the largest biometric passenger rollouts of its kind in the Middle East and globally, connecting more than 700 touchpoints into a single trusted journey, with security and data protection built into every step.

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BOC Aviation expands Qatar Airways partnership with three Airbus A350-1000 leaseback deal

BOC Aviation has signed a sale-and-leaseback agreement with Qatar Airways covering three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, further strengthening its long-standing relationship with the Gulf carrier. The three widebody aircraft have already been delivered to Qatar Airways and will be operated under long-term leases. All are powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. BOC Aviation said the transaction […]

Aviation24.beAviation24.beAndré Orban30 Jun

Qatar Airways Restricts Award Bookings For Others With Absurd New Rule

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has just added new restrictions regarding who you can redeem your Avios for. Essentially, you have to create a list of potential nominees who you can redeem your rewards for. While I can on the surface understand the value of this in terms of preventing fraud and bartering of rewards, the execution leaves a lot to be desired, and there’s one rule that will lock many people out of being able to redeem.

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a TimeBen Schlappig23 Jun