Qatar Airways recently celebrated the launch of its service to a different French destination – Lyon. The inaugural flight celebrated the occasion with a specially curated menu for passengers in all cabin classes, and the airline hopes that this recent service will cater to the increasing tourist demand for this region of France.
Inaugural flight to Lyon
Qatar Airways operated its inaugural flight to the French city of Lyon on July third. The airline marked the occasion with celebrations in each business and economy class, where passengers were welcomed with traditional French delicacies and a curated menu offering premium French cuisine.
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The Director of Business and Marketing of the Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport, M. Pierre Grosmaire, welcomed the inaugural flight from Doha, alongside Qatar Airways Vice President of Sales, Europe, Mr Eric Odone. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr Akbar Al Baker, commented,
Deploying the Dreamliner
The Doha-Lyon flight will operate 4 times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday using one in all the carrier’s Boeing 787 aircraft. The aircraft features 22 business class and 232 economy class seats.
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Lyon is thought for its architectural landmarks and exciting culinary experiences. The town is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts a big variety of tourists annually, and Qatar Airways hopes to lure a lot of them with this recent service.
Lyon also serves as a major gateway to experience the nearby Alpine mountainous range, and Chairman of the Management Board of Aéroports de Lyon, Tanguy Bertolus, feels that Qatar’s latest flight adds to the region’s appeal. He commented,
Expanding presence in France
Lyon is Qatar Airways’ third destination in France, with the airline continuing its services to Paris and Nice. In actual fact, Qatar recently brought back the Airbus A380 superjumbo on one in all its Doha-Paris services.
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Qatar’s decision to make use of its largest aircraft to Paris comes through the peak summer season, with the aircraft returning to Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) on July 1st. Qatar Airways serves CDG triple each day this summer. Based on July’s first week, it’s the airline’s second-most-served European destination. The A380 service to Paris will operate on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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