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Business Traveller RSS - Qatar Airways move to T4 Mon, 28 May 2012 05:20:12 GMT en http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 Matchbox 3.8 Panacea Publishing DNAdams http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 DNAdams Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:50:54 GMT Referring to the news article posted on BT yesterday about Qatar Airways move from T3 to T4 in November 2010. It says that the new Qatar Airways premium lounge in T4 will be complete in 1st quarter of 2011. Which lounge will Qatar Airways be using at T4 in the mean time? Does anyone have any information about this please?

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Referring to the news article posted on BT yesterday about Qatar Airways move from T3 to T4 in November 2010. It says that the new Qatar Airways premium lounge in T4 will be complete in 1st quarter of 2011. Which lounge will Qatar Airways be using at T4 in the mean time? Does anyone have any information about this please?

]]> Comments SiteAdministrator http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 SiteAdministrator Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:13:47 GMT Hello,

I have asked the question. Qatar Airways says that they have agreements in place with lounge providers / airlines in T4 but they will not be making these public until closer to the November date.

As soon as we find out what they are, we will, of course, publish them.

Many thanks

Tom Otley

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Hello,

I have asked the question. Qatar Airways says that they have agreements in place with lounge providers / airlines in T4 but they will not be making these public until closer to the November date.

As soon as we find out what they are, we will, of course, publish them.

Many thanks

Tom Otley

]]> Comments whatseconomy http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 whatseconomy Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:20:41 GMT We are long term fans of QR and tend to use them for vacation via DOH 4 or 5 times per year. We are sad that the F class product will dissapear from the london route if the B777 is introduced but having experienced it from DOH to BKK, we find it perfectly acceptable.

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We are long term fans of QR and tend to use them for vacation via DOH 4 or 5 times per year. We are sad that the F class product will dissapear from the london route if the B777 is introduced but having experienced it from DOH to BKK, we find it perfectly acceptable.

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]]> Comments DNAdams http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 DNAdams Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:15:51 GMT Is there any more news on this subject? As Qatar Airlines are moving to T4 before their new lounge is ready I was wondering if anyone knows what lounge they will be using in the meantime.

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Is there any more news on this subject? As Qatar Airlines are moving to T4 before their new lounge is ready I was wondering if anyone knows what lounge they will be using in the meantime.

]]> Comments BusinessTraveller http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 BusinessTraveller Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:17:57 GMT Hi Qatarfan - we'll ask the question again today, and let you know the response.

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Hi Qatarfan - we'll ask the question again today, and let you know the response.

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For more details on this lounge, visit:

http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/skyteam-to-open-t4-lounge

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Hi - a representative for Qatar Airways has confirmed that the move to T4 will take place on November 24, and that premium passengers will have access to the Skyteam lounge.

For more details on this lounge, visit:

http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/skyteam-to-open-t4-lounge

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]]> Comments DNAdams http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 DNAdams Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:25:24 GMT Hi BusinessTraveller,

Thank you for your help with this - it is very much appreciated.

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Hi BusinessTraveller,

Thank you for your help with this - it is very much appreciated.

]]> Comments BusinessTraveller http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 BusinessTraveller Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:34:51 GMT We've just been on the carrier's website and it appears the move (due to take place tomorrow) has been delayed until December 8. Here is the full posting:

"Qatar Airways was due to relocate from London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 on 24 November 2010 however this move has now been delayed until 8 December 2010 to allow for essential developments to the baggage handling system at our new terminal which will assist us in offering our customers a hassle-free and enjoyable travel experience.

"Whilst these improvements are being made, Qatar Airways will continue to operate flights from its current location in London Heathrow Terminal 3.

"From 8 December 2010, Qatar Airways will operate inbound and outbound flights from its new location at London Heathrow Terminal 4."

Further information can also be found at:

http://www1.qatarairways.com/uk/en/terminal-4.html?iid=GB6234339

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We've just been on the carrier's website and it appears the move (due to take place tomorrow) has been delayed until December 8. Here is the full posting:

"Qatar Airways was due to relocate from London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 on 24 November 2010 however this move has now been delayed until 8 December 2010 to allow for essential developments to the baggage handling system at our new terminal which will assist us in offering our customers a hassle-free and enjoyable travel experience.

"Whilst these improvements are being made, Qatar Airways will continue to operate flights from its current location in London Heathrow Terminal 3.

"From 8 December 2010, Qatar Airways will operate inbound and outbound flights from its new location at London Heathrow Terminal 4."

Further information can also be found at:

http://www1.qatarairways.com/uk/en/terminal-4.html?iid=GB6234339

]]> Comments Binman62 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 Binman62 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:38:03 GMT Saudia also delayed. Their web site states As advised by the British Airport Authority (BAA), Saudi Arabian Airlines move from terminal 3 to terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has been delayed until further notice. This is due to issues with the Airport infrastructure.

Further evidence, if it were ever required, of the utter incompetence and mismanagement of the BAA and the Heathrow authorities. They would not do this to a retail outlet.

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Saudia also delayed. Their web site states As advised by the British Airport Authority (BAA), Saudi Arabian Airlines move from terminal 3 to terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has been delayed until further notice. This is due to issues with the Airport infrastructure.

Further evidence, if it were ever required, of the utter incompetence and mismanagement of the BAA and the Heathrow authorities. They would not do this to a retail outlet.

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]]> Comments JordanD http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 JordanD Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:46:17 GMT I see - so BAA are the root of all evil?

After the errors with the T5 opening, clearly what's happening is an attempt to sort problems before they arise by delaying the airlines' move to T4 - and yet BAA get it in the neck again.

Can't do right for doing wrong.

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I see - so BAA are the root of all evil?

After the errors with the T5 opening, clearly what's happening is an attempt to sort problems before they arise by delaying the airlines' move to T4 - and yet BAA get it in the neck again.

Can't do right for doing wrong.

]]> Comments DisgustedofSwieqi http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 DisgustedofSwieqi Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:58:05 GMT Jordan

I agree with Binman, BAA's record over the years is very poor and at the end of the day, this move to T4 has been planned for a long time and is not a greenfield site, like T5 was.

T5 does not stack up particularly well against modern competing terminals (forgetting the up/down nature of the building, which I will accept is a site constraint), the signage is confusing and some details,like the handling of transfer pax, are poorly planned and executed.

T5 is very good by comparison to T1 and T2 and is more attractive than T4 (although I find T4 is easier to use at the moment), but against other modern terminals, it is no better than average.

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Jordan

I agree with Binman, BAA's record over the years is very poor and at the end of the day, this move to T4 has been planned for a long time and is not a greenfield site, like T5 was.

T5 does not stack up particularly well against modern competing terminals (forgetting the up/down nature of the building, which I will accept is a site constraint), the signage is confusing and some details,like the handling of transfer pax, are poorly planned and executed.

T5 is very good by comparison to T1 and T2 and is more attractive than T4 (although I find T4 is easier to use at the moment), but against other modern terminals, it is no better than average.

]]> Comments MorleyJS http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 MorleyJS Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:09:10 GMT I have to say I prefer the use of the Virgin Lounge in T3 to the option of having to use the T4 lounge.

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I have to say I prefer the use of the Virgin Lounge in T3 to the option of having to use the T4 lounge.

]]> Comments Swissdiver http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 Swissdiver Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:37:25 GMT DisgustedofSwieqi,

IMHO T5 is one of the best terminal I know. The up and down are far better than walking for miles. Everything is working there smoothly. And BA lounges are a treat. And 21 minutes to down-town is also quite a plus.

As an airport though, LHR suffers from a lack of space of course, a third runway and history that doesn't help. But when flying BA, it is fine.

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DisgustedofSwieqi,

IMHO T5 is one of the best terminal I know. The up and down are far better than walking for miles. Everything is working there smoothly. And BA lounges are a treat. And 21 minutes to down-town is also quite a plus.

As an airport though, LHR suffers from a lack of space of course, a third runway and history that doesn't help. But when flying BA, it is fine.

]]> Comments DisgustedofSwieqi http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 DisgustedofSwieqi Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:42:35 GMT "IMHO T5 is one of the best terminal I know."

You need to get out more ;-)

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"IMHO T5 is one of the best terminal I know."

You need to get out more ;-)

]]> Comments MorleyJS http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 MorleyJS Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:45:30 GMT I am not talking about T%, as that is not an option for Qatar Airways. I am referring to the lounge move that Qatar premium customers will now have.

Currently premium customers get to use the Virgin lounge in T3 which is much better than the lounge options in T4.

I agree with you that T5 has excellent lounges with BA.

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I am not talking about T%, as that is not an option for Qatar Airways. I am referring to the lounge move that Qatar premium customers will now have.

Currently premium customers get to use the Virgin lounge in T3 which is much better than the lounge options in T4.

I agree with you that T5 has excellent lounges with BA.

]]> Comments Swissdiver http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 Swissdiver Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:04:59 GMT DisgustedofSwieqi,

Right, my sample is a bit limited. Only about 100 airports over the past 10 years... Still T5 is among the top 5.

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DisgustedofSwieqi,

Right, my sample is a bit limited. Only about 100 airports over the past 10 years... Still T5 is among the top 5.

]]> Comments cityprofessional http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 cityprofessional Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:12:21 GMT Correction, MorleyJS

*SOME* QR passengers get to use the Virgin lounge. IIRC, it is only First Class pax or Gold card holders on selected flights. Otherwise you have to make do with the Servisair lounge, which is pretty cruddy

In many ways QR is as market leading as the other Gulf mega-carriers, but in terms of ground services, the lack of a limo and decent lounge facilities outside of its hub airport puts it well behind Emirates and Etihad

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Correction, MorleyJS

*SOME* QR passengers get to use the Virgin lounge. IIRC, it is only First Class pax or Gold card holders on selected flights. Otherwise you have to make do with the Servisair lounge, which is pretty cruddy

In many ways QR is as market leading as the other Gulf mega-carriers, but in terms of ground services, the lack of a limo and decent lounge facilities outside of its hub airport puts it well behind Emirates and Etihad

]]> Comments DisgustedofSwieqi http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 DisgustedofSwieqi Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:17:51 GMT "Right, my sample is a bit limited. Only about 100 airports over the past 10 years... Still T5 is among the top 5."

Well I'm not going to get into willy waving about how many more I have used over the past years, I'll stick with my opinion and leave you to yours.

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"Right, my sample is a bit limited. Only about 100 airports over the past 10 years... Still T5 is among the top 5."

Well I'm not going to get into willy waving about how many more I have used over the past years, I'll stick with my opinion and leave you to yours.

]]> Comments Swissdiver http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 Swissdiver Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:42:44 GMT DisgustedofSwieqi,

Hehehe...

On a related topic, http://www.flightmemory.com/ is fun and allows to grade each airport, airline, airliner, ...

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DisgustedofSwieqi,

Hehehe...

On a related topic, http://www.flightmemory.com/ is fun and allows to grade each airport, airline, airliner, ...

]]> Comments Potakas http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 Potakas Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:10:02 GMT Back on topic, here is a link with future terminal moves.

http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EFlight+information%5EAirline+moves/336f89c6f65b4210VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/

Air Mauritius 24 November 2010 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4

Qatar Airways 8 December 2010 Terminal 3 to Terminal 4

Saudi Arabian Airlines TBC Terminal 3 to Terminal 4

Although United Airlines and Continental Airlines are merging, this doesn't affect the terminals they use at Heathrow. United flights still go to Terminal 1, and Continental to Terminal 4.

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Back on topic, here is a link with future terminal moves.

http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EFlight+information%5EAirline+moves/336f89c6f65b4210VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/

Air Mauritius 24 November 2010 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4

Qatar Airways 8 December 2010 Terminal 3 to Terminal 4

Saudi Arabian Airlines TBC Terminal 3 to Terminal 4

Although United Airlines and Continental Airlines are merging, this doesn't affect the terminals they use at Heathrow. United flights still go to Terminal 1, and Continental to Terminal 4.

]]> Comments Alasdair http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 Alasdair Sat, 14 May 2011 17:16:48 GMT Anyone here know when the dedicated Qatar lounge will open at LHR T4? There has been some talk, but no action so far.

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Anyone here know when the dedicated Qatar lounge will open at LHR T4? There has been some talk, but no action so far.

]]> Comments DNAdams http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 DNAdams Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:33:21 GMT Does anyone have any news/info regarding the new QR lounge at LHR T4. When QR moved from T3 in Dec '10 I was told that the new dedicated QR lounge would be ready early 2011 but they are still using the Skyteam lounge and I cannot get any reply from QR on this

Also, it seems impossible to get a date for the opening of DHIA.

Does BT know anything?

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Does anyone have any news/info regarding the new QR lounge at LHR T4. When QR moved from T3 in Dec '10 I was told that the new dedicated QR lounge would be ready early 2011 but they are still using the Skyteam lounge and I cannot get any reply from QR on this

Also, it seems impossible to get a date for the opening of DHIA.

Does BT know anything?

]]> Comments BusinessTraveller http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 BusinessTraveller Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:11:54 GMT Hi DNAdams - we have asked Qatar Airways about this, and will post any response here as soon as we get it.

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Hi DNAdams - we have asked Qatar Airways about this, and will post any response here as soon as we get it.

]]> Comments BusinessTraveller http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 BusinessTraveller Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:14:25 GMT Hi DNAdams - this is the reply we have received from Qatar Airways on the subject of the new lounge at Heathrow T4:

"Qatar Airways is planning to open a new airport lounge at Heathrow, our first outside Doha, over the coming months"

As soon as we have more information we'll post it here.

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Hi DNAdams - this is the reply we have received from Qatar Airways on the subject of the new lounge at Heathrow T4:

"Qatar Airways is planning to open a new airport lounge at Heathrow, our first outside Doha, over the coming months"

As soon as we have more information we'll post it here.

]]> Comments DNAdams http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 DNAdams Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:38:37 GMT Thanks BusinessTraveller,

Not sure what is going on there but this is the same response that I received from Qatar Airways over 6 months ago - word for word. I tried again about 6 weeks ago but didn't receive any reply from them at all.

Also, do you know anything about NDIA and when it is due to open?

Appreciate your help.

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Thanks BusinessTraveller,

Not sure what is going on there but this is the same response that I received from Qatar Airways over 6 months ago - word for word. I tried again about 6 weeks ago but didn't receive any reply from them at all.

Also, do you know anything about NDIA and when it is due to open?

Appreciate your help.

]]> Comments BusinessTraveller http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-Airways-move-to-T4 BusinessTraveller Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:20:15 GMT Hi DNAdams - the latest we have on New Doha International Airport is that it is due to open at the end of 2012. Again as soon as we are able to obtain more specific information we'll post it here.

Here are the latest computer-generated images we have received of the project, received in March:

http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/the-big-picture-new-doha-international-airport-

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Hi DNAdams - the latest we have on New Doha International Airport is that it is due to open at the end of 2012. Again as soon as we are able to obtain more specific information we'll post it here.

Here are the latest computer-generated images we have received of the project, received in March:

http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/the-big-picture-new-doha-international-airport-

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