Japan Airlines launches daily Tokyo - Doha flights

Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha has announced the commencement of daily flights between Tokyo and Doha by Japan Airlines. The inaugural flight, operated on March 31 with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, marked the first flight to the Middle East by a Japanese airline – signifying a historic moment in the aviation industry. Sujata Suri, Senior Vice President of Finance and Procurement at Hamad International Airport, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Japan Airlines to the Middle East through its renowned hub in Doha. “The launch of Japan Airlines’ daily flights from Tokyo Haneda to Hamad International Airport is a landmark achievement and a testament to the flourishing partnership between both Qatar and Japan. Combining Japan Airlines’ latest launch with Qatar Airways’ recent resumption to Osaka, is projected to result in a 50% increase in weekly flight frequency between Qatar and Japan, which underscores Hamad International Airport’s commitment to advancing global travel and enhancing passenger experiences”.<br/>