Will we ever see Qatar Airways serve Dublin?

MuffinsDa · 05-12-2014 11:14am

QR have recently started 787 to Edinburgh - I would have though the demand from Dublin would be a lot larger that Edinburgh (considering Glasgow is already served by EK too).

*Kol* · 06-12-2014 1:39pm

basill wrote: »

As a general rule anyone working in airside retail seems to get advance notice of new routes so I would believe them over the humble taxi driver.

Like somebody working in McDonalds as an example??

I have heard it all now.

lord lucan · 06-12-2014 2:15pm

*Kol* wrote: »

Like somebody working in McDonalds as an example?? I have heard it all now.

The street was where you needed to be to get the latest news.

Pedant:Mc donalds is landslide at DUB.

Tenger · 07-12-2014 5:53pm

MuffinsDa wrote: »

QR have recently started 787 to Edinburgh - I would have though the demand from Dublin would be a lot larger that Edinburgh (considering Glasgow is already served by EK too).

While demand is probably a lot more the market is already dominated by EY and EK.

basill · 08-12-2014 2:53pm

Like somebody working in McDonalds as an example?? I have heard it all now.

You have and its true. Airlines will approach select airside retailers ahead of a route launch in order to secure deals for their customers which will often form part of the initial marketing campaign. Emirates was one of the most notable recent examples where a route launch was leaked. It was months later that they officially announced Dublin-Dubai.

elastico · 08-12-2014 3:25pm

basill wrote: »

You have and its true. Airlines will approach select airside retailers ahead of a route launch in order to secure deals for their customers which will often form part of the initial marketing campaign. Emirates was one of the most notable recent examples where a route launch was leaked. It was months later that they officially announced Dublin-Dubai.

But could they not also approach for example a taxi company to provide Limousine services, or a hotel chain to secure deals.

What you are saying sounds a bit far fetched, even if they were approaching airside retailers it would probably be a confidential meeting with people in head office, not strolling in to the store to cut a deal with the shop assistant.

Tenger · 09-12-2014 1:05am

elastico wrote: »

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What you are saying sounds a bit far fetched, even if they were approaching airside retailers it would probably be a confidential meeting with people in head office, not strolling in to the store to cut a deal with the shop assistant.

Absolutely, but that had office person talks to the onsite manager, the staff spot the signs of an imminent new contract, they niggle the info out of the manager (who may work alongside them everyday) they tell their mate in the shop next door or their aviation obsesses mate who posts online.....

poteen · 09-12-2014 5:51pm

So any more informed updates on this?

09-12-2014 6:55pm

poteen wrote: »

So any more informed updates on this?

It's only 4-5 days since this came up you might have to give it a little longer.

poteen · 16-11-2015 12:34pm

This route has never come to pass despite a couple of years of chatter. Anybody know the whys or whens?

b757 · 16-11-2015 12:44pm

poteen wrote: »

This route has never come to pass despite a couple of years of chatter. Anybody know the whys or whens?

Never say never.

Qatar a member of One World, which EI will soon be joining may tempt to take some of the traffic to the Middle East off of EY and EK. They may offer decent connections from DUB with EI/BA which may make it easier and handier for passenger travelling to the UK, etc.

Preset No.3 · 17-11-2015 10:02pm

I've just done FRA-DOH-PER with QR. the A350 is some bird!! The newer system is air circulation is far better. Didn't feel as tired getting off in DOH as I did in PER.

Idbatterim · 19-11-2015 3:25am

Qatar Airways looking at introducing flights from Ireland

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/qatar-airways-looking-at-introducing-flights-from-ireland-1.2435540

poteen · 19-11-2015 10:08am

Idbatterim wrote: »

Qatar Airways looking at introducing flights from Ireland

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/qatar-airways-looking-at-introducing-flights-from-ireland-1.2435540

Ohhh. Some movement on the route. Belfast would be a strange one if looking as an alternative to Dublin. What about Shannon as an alternative?

Any timelines known for introducing?

Tenger · 19-11-2015 10:43am

poteen wrote: »

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Any timelines known for introducing?

I wouldn't hold my breath, this is a comment from a sales manager. They inflate their market by saying that the airline is doing so well with sales in that region that they may start to operate a route.
It's a big step to actually talking to airports about a route, let alone starting it.

bittihuduga · 02-06-2016 1:31pm

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/aer-lingus-in-talks-with-qatar-airways-on-doha-flights-1.2669886

Jamie2k9 · 03-06-2016 12:23pm

https://twitter.com/MaxABEd/status/738665396623036416

Luckysasha · 03-06-2016 12:34pm

Was on an Aer Lingus flight to Washington recently and the stewardess was telling me that They are going to start running direct from Dublin to Dubai next year. Using Aer Lingus branded A330's

poteen · 28-11-2016 3:47pm

Dublin route officially announced but no date yet. Progress.

https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2016/11/28/qatar-airways-adds-routes-canberra-dublin-las-vegas/

Jan_de_Bakker · 28-11-2016 10:43pm

Will that Qatar airways Dublin - Doha be a 787 anyone know ?

Pat Dunne · 29-11-2016 1:00am

Don't believe anything until you see a joint announcement from DAA and Qatar along with a local marketing campaign and actual tickets for sale.

Tenger · 29-11-2016 11:05am

Jan_de_Bakker wrote: »

Will that Qatar airways Dublin - Doha be a 787 anyone know ?

QR CEO has already stated that they will use B787s on Doha-Dublin.

Pat Dunne · 29-11-2016 12:41pm

moloner4 wrote: »

CEO stating issues with getting the aircraft in. IMO won't happen until the end of 2017 unless anything changes.

"Akbar Al Baker CEO of Qatar Airways discusses Dublin-Doha and the difficulties with the Airbus A350 at the CAPA summit in Amsterdam, October 30 2016
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Never trust a man with a comb over, they're aways trying to hide something

poteen · 06-12-2016 6:53pm

All confirmed now. Daily flights on a 787 starting 12th June.

https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/detail/dublin-airport-welcomes-qatar-airways-new-dublin-doha-service

irishrover99 · 16-01-2017 5:39pm

Looks like this route been launched has not had any effect on prices to SE Asia from the big 3 airlines from the ME. Is their any competition between those 3 or are they cahoots with each other.