Qatar Airways marks 25th anniversary with retro livery

The airline marked the milestone by debuting the commemorative design on a flight from Doha to Paris

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Qatar Airways has paid homage to its early days of operation with the delivery of a Boeing 777-300 aircraft painted in a retro livery design.

The retro livery debut was first revealed on flight QR 0041 from Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, and will be rolled out across a variety of other Qatar Airways routes over the next 12 months.

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Speaking about the occasion, Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker said: “We are tremendously excited to celebrate our 25th anniversary by introducing this unique aircraft to our fleet. We hope this retro design will bring many memories of travel to our passengers, especially those who experienced travelling with us in our early years.

“As we look forward, this is a year of endless possibilities for the entire Qatar Airways Group family, with several important landmark events and celebrations planned across this period. Not least of which is the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 where the eyes of the world will be turned in our direction. We will continue to shine and share our success with those who are at the heart of everything we do – our millions of loyal passengers around the globe.”

For more information, visit www.qatarairways.com