Female operated Qatar Airways flight draws ribbon in the sky to mark breast cancer week

Qatar Airways has taken its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to new heights by 'drawing' a symbolic pink ribbon in the sky above Doha. Flight QR9901 undertook a special route to create the ribbon image, which was able be viewed in real time on popular flight tracking sites. The 'Think Pink' flight was exclusively operated by women – from the ground operations, technical support and dispatch teams to the flight deck and cabin crew. QR9901 took off from Hamad International Airport on Saturday and returned 65 minutes later after completing its special flight. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was loaded with specially invited female passengers who were given a 'Think Pink' service that included an announcement from the captain, pink-themed food and beverages along with Qatar Airways 'Think Pink' wristbands and limited edition pink BRICs amenity kits. The airline's CEO Akbar Al Baker said: "Qatar Airways is a very strong supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all the incredibly hard work that goes into research and development to help beat breast cancer. Together we hope to reach as many people as possible, and help save lives."<br/>