Qatar Airways to launch Mozambique flights

Qatar Airways will expand its African operations on 31 October 2012 with scheduled flights to Mozambique. Thrice-weekly flights will operate from Doha to Mozambique’s capital city of Maputo via Johannesburg, becoming the 20th African destination served by the airline. The Maputo service will be operated by the airline’s flagship long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft. “This truly is the year of an African adventure for Qatar Airways with the introduction of four new routes on this Continent of diverse landscapes, diverse peoples, diverse cultures and diverse natural attractions,” said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker. “Mozambique is a great example of a market that we believe has great potential linking up with key feeder markets in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.” The former Portuguese colony in southern Africa is Qatar Airways’ fourth new route across the diverse African continent to be launched during 2012. Bordering the Indian Ocean, Mozambique has an economy based on natural resources, largely agriculture. Chemical manufacturing, aluminium and petroleum production are significant growth sectors, attracting investment from around the world. Maputo is a city steeped in colonial architecture reflecting its strong Portuguese heritage.