HIA further enhances China-Qatar connectivity with inauguration of Shenzhen Airlines

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced the expansion of its connectivity to China with the launch of direct flights to Shenzhen, operated by Shenzhen Airlines. The new route marks the airport’s ninth destination in China and Shenzhen Airlines’ first destination in the Middle East. From October 29, Shenzhen Airlines operates the new Doha-Shenzhen route three times a week, with flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The service is operated using Shenzhen Airlines' Airbus A330-300, offering a total of 300 seats across the business, premium economy, and economy classes. The aircraft features 16 lie-flat business class seats, 23 premium economy seats, and 261 economy class seats. Following the Shenzhen aircraft's touchdown at HIA, a ceremony was hosted by the airport to commemorate the launch of the new route. HIA COO Hamad Ali al-Khater welcomed Chinese ambassador Cao Xiaolin, Shenzhen Airlines board member and vice president Li Chuanwei, and other distinguished guests from Qatar and China. The ceremony featured a symbolic ribbon-cutting and exchange of gifts, solidifying the strong partnership between the two nations.<br/>