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Qatar strengthens its foothold with Phuket flights
- Published: 10/09/2010 at 12:00 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
Qatar Airways is expanding its footprint in Thailand by introducing Phuket as its second destination, adding a third non-stop flight from Doha to Bangkok and extending its services from the Thai capital to Vietnam.
That marks a big step forward for the flag carrier of Qatar in a move seen as an attempt to catch up with two other major Middle Eastern airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways, which have already established firm footholds in Thailand.
Qatar Airways on Oct 12 will phase in Phuket to its growing network with a daily flight operated via Kuala Lumpur, becoming the first Middle East carrier to serve the southern Thai resort island.
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- Writer: Boonsong Kositchotethana
- Position: Deputy Editor Business
