CANBERRA residents will have more travel options following Qatar Airlines announcement to add the ACT to its list of flight destinations in 2017-18. 
Qatar Airways group chief executive, Mr Akbar Al Baker says: ““With today’s [November 29] network announcement, we will be able to connect more people to more places than any other Gulf airline, and we will ensure our passengers will delight in the journey.
“At Qatar Airways, we are going places together with our passengers, and we look forward to welcoming these new destinations in 2017-18.”
ACT leader of the opposition Alistair Coe says: “Today’s announcement that Qatar Airways will begin a service to and from Canberra is great news for our city.
“Investments like this from private enterprise, particularly in the form of international connections, are essential to unlocking the potential of Canberra.
“We have many local businesses that will harness the potential of additional direct connections to international markets.
“Canberra residents will also benefit from more choice, competition and convenience for international travel.”
Qatar Airways serves more than 150 destinations around the world.
Canberra will become Qatar Airlines fifth Australian destination.
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