Qatar Airways Starts Flights From Birmingham Airport to Doha

By E Birmingham
Published on 30 Mar 2016

Qatar Airways Starts Service From Birmingham With Eight Weekly Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flights To Doha

Qatar Airways today inaugurated the airline’s fourth United Kingdom (U.K.) gateway, with direct flights between Doha and Birmingham connecting the city with more than 150 destinations worldwide.

The inaugural flight touched down at sunrise on 30 March and was greeted by a traditional water salute witnessed by a crowd of gathered media while Qatar Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, who travelled on board the inaugural flight with U.K. Ambassador to Qatar, Mr. Ajay Sharma, was greeted at the arrival gate by Birmingham Airport’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paul Kehoe.

The addition of Birmingham marks the fourth U.K. gateway for Qatar Airways after London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh, with the eight weekly services operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: “We are delighted to commence services to Birmingham, our fourth U.K. gateway. This vibrant and economically powerful region represents an important addition to our worldwide network and is a testament to our commitment to the U.K. Passengers now have access to more than 150 global destinations, accessed via 73 flights per week from the U.K., facilitated by smooth transfers through our home and hub, Hamad International Airport.”

Qatar Airways now operates 73 flights per week to the U.K., with 42 flights per week to London Heathrow, 16 to Manchester, seven to Edinburgh and eight to Birmingham, from its state-of-the-art hub, Hamad International Airport.

Hamad International Airport offers 40,000 square metres of combined retail, food and beverage facilities, establishing the airport as a premier shopping and dining destination. With more than 70 retail outlets offering an unprecedented selection of designer labels, high street fashion, electronics and gourmet foods, the airport also features an airside hotel, complete with swimming pool, squash courts and spa.

The British Ambassador to Qatar, His Excellency Mr. Ajay Sharma said: “I was delighted to be able to travel on the inaugural flight from Doha to Birmingham. The launch of this new route will open up further opportunities for both Qatar and the U.K. Just like Doha, Birmingham and the surrounding area is host to a number of investment projects and tourist destinations that will appeal to investors and visitors. I am certain that this route will successfully enhance the partnership between our two countries.”

Birmingham Airport Chief Executive Officer, Paul Kehoe said: “We are extremely excited to be welcoming Qatar Airways to Birmingham Airport. Connecting the economically vibrant West Midlands region with the rapidly developing capital city of Doha will be hugely beneficial to passengers at both ends of the route. Additionally, the large selection of onward connections on Qatar’s network gives our long-haul travellers access to more of the most popular destinations around the world from Birmingham.”

A recent survey of 1,000 people from Birmingham and the surrounding region commissioned by Qatar Airways in the United Kingdom showed that 65 per cent of respondents would be more likely to use a local West Midlands airport if it had better long-haul connections.

The results clearly show that travellers in the West Midlands are keen to fly from a local airport if it offers a choice of long-haul destinations to rival those available elsewhere. With eight flights a week, including two flights on Saturdays – the equivalent of over 2,000 seats – Qatar Airways passengers travelling from Birmingham will have access to the world’s most exciting destinations, all within one convenient and seamless transfer at the airline’s state-of-the-art hub, Hamad International Airport.

The Birmingham route is operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a two-cabin configuration, comprising of 22 seats in Business Class and 232 Economy Class seats. All seats include individual television screens, with Economy Class customers benefitting from a screen 10.6 inches wide, offering the latest inflight entertainment comprised of up to 3,000 options, complimented by the airline’s award-winning service.

Every seat has direct aisle access in Business Class, where passengers can catch up on sleep in a fully-flat bed or make productive use of their time utilising the large work surface area. Passengers can also stay connected while travelling with the option of Wi-Fi which is available throughout the aircraft.

Qatar Airways’ home, Hamad International Airport, houses one of the world’s largest and most luxurious Business Class lounges – the Al Mourjan Business Lounge.

Connections between countries such as Pakistan and Australia from Birmingham have never been easier thanks to Qatar Airways. In Pakistan, the airline serves seven destinations including Karachi, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Peshawar and Islamabad. From 2nd March the airline commenced a new service to Sydney, Australia and from 2nd May Adelaide will also complement the existing Perth and Melbourne services.

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By Sky Brex
Published on 30 Mar 2016

First Qatar flight landing at Birmingham



By Birmingham Airport
Published on 1 Apr 2016

Qatar Airways launched direct flight from Birmingham to Doha on Wednesday 30th March 2016, flying eight times weekly on the B787 Dreamliner aircraft.




By Qatar Airways
Published on 7 Apr 2016

Cabin Crew Tour of Birmingham - Qatar Airways in Birmingham
Let us show you the sights of Birmingham, our newest destination.



By Qatar Airways
Published on 14 Apr 2016

With the launch of our service from Doha to Birmingham, located in the West Midlands of the UK, we're taking you on a round trip in one minute on-board our Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Join us for #BirminghamTogether and plan your next journey at http://bit.ly/1MterIu

A380 Daily flights from Birmingham Airport have started.

By E Birmingham
Published on 27 Mar 2016


The wait is over, as daily Emirates A380 flights from Birmingham Airport have started.
The world's largest passenger jet; the Airbus A380 has landed at Birmingham Airport (BHX) on a daily flight for the first time today. Hundreds of plane spotters gathered close to the airport for the arrival of the 566 ton 238ft long plane with its first arrival the 12.20pm from Dubai. The flight then left for Dubai at 2.20pm.


Emirates Launches Its A380 from Birmingham to Dubai
Published on 13 Apr 2016
The Airbus A380 is a double-decker, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner. Its first scheduled service between Birmingham Airport and Dubai took place on March 27th 2016.
It is now being used by Emirates daily on their lunchtime service.
This video shows the activity that went on at Birmingham Airport on the day of the aircraft's arrival.





By Emirates
Published on 28 Mar 2016

A380 lands for the first time in Birmigham | Emirates
Watch as our A380 lands for the first time in Birmingham Airport BHX



By TopFelya
Published on 28 Mar 2016

Strong winds ! Airbus A380 Emirates Airline arriving at Birmingham airport
Historical moment! Brand New Aircraft is doing well with strong crosswind landing The a380 landed on the tarmac right on schedule for the airline's inaugural Dubai service on Sunday. More then thousand people came to watch her arrival and departure, just few hours before "Storm Katie" will cover major parts of United Kingdom. On that day the wind speed was 25mph The eye-catching plane, weighing in at more than 560 tons

By TopFelya
Published on 28 Mar 2016

By TopFelya
Published on 27 Mar 2016

Superjumbo monster Airbus A380 impressive crosswind takeoff 4K video
Birmingham Airport (BHX) . Watch her tilting to the right before rotation. The world's largest passenger airplane Airbus a380 Emirates Airline spectacular departure on the first historic flight. Today the weather was very windy and rainy plus gusty storms but hundreds of spectators still gathered close to the airport to see the arrival and stunning takeoff.
A380s will now fly to Dubai from Birmingham BHX Airport daily for the first time. The flights are aimed at business and leisure travellers to Dubai, as well as commuters to a variety of Eastern destinations including Auckland, Islamabad, Bangkok, Mumbai and Hong Kong.
The water spray during takeoff was something special effect.

Aircraft REG A6-EOR




By wildaboutimages
Published on 28 Mar 2016

Emirates A380 Airbus, arrival and departure Birmingham Airport.
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Airbus A380 Arrives at Birmingham Airport

The wait is almost over

Airbus A380 Arrives at Birmingham Airport
By E Birmingham
Published on 22 Mar 2016

The world's biggest passenger airline the Airbus A380 has flown into Birmingham Airport ahead of a new daily flights schedule from the Midlands. The Airbus A380 has arrived in Birmingham ahead of a new era for the city’s airport. The plane can carry 557 passengers in economy class and 58 in business class, and replaces the current Boeing 777 lunchtime service.

This arrival was a trial in conjunction with the scheduled services commencing on 27th March and to test the new airbridge installation on stand 54C. This A380 is brand new, so new in fact it has not been handed to Emirates yet and carries the Airbus registration of F-WWSJ. In the future it will be A6-EEF.  BHX


Onboard Birmingham Airport's £300m A380 airliner




The Midland - New Emirates Airbus

By Made in Birmingham TV


By DMTaylor90 ✈ Aviation & Rail
Published on 22 Mar 2016

Brand New Emirates Airbus A380 F-WWSJ ✈ Landing at Birmingham Airport!
On Tuesday 22nd March 2016, Airbus flew in a brand new Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft to Birmingham Airport, in order to undergo ground trials before the launch of daily A380 flights on Sunday 27th March 2016.

This aircraft is MSN207, currently registered F-WWSJ, and to become A6-EOW when delivered to Emirates. It flew in directly from the Airbus factory at Hamburg Finkenwerder, and will depart on its delivery flight to Dubai on Wednesday 23rd March 2016.

It was great to see a factory fresh A380 arrive at Birmingham Airport, and marks an important milestone in the Airports bid to bring A380s to Birmingham on a regular basis.

Congratulations Emirates on the delivery of your new aircraft, and we all look forward to seeing plenty more A380s at Birmingham from next week!

Airline: Emirates
Aircraft: Airbus A380
Reg: F-WWSJ (to become A6-EOW)
Location: Birmingham Airport (BHX/EGBB)
Date: 22nd March 2016




By funslugg
Published on 23 Mar 2016

Emirates A380 @ BHX Birmingham Airport - ground shots
Some taxiing shots. Looks as though they can't make their minds up when to re-register it ;)