New Doha Airport open 27th May

[Brown1950 67]

All Airlines have been told to operate from the new airport from 0900am 27th May.

[Fireman Sam 336]

Here's hoping it finally happens this time ??

 

 

 

Regards

[Brown1950 67]

Here's hoping it finally happens this time ??

 

 

 

Regards

As the Country's Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) have instructed all airlines to use Hamad International Airport(DOHA) from 0900 -27th May - looks like it's on this time !

 

http://dohanews.co/new-doha-airport-open-airlines-may-27th/

[jacko 8,815]

This time?

Once late it is late.

My mate just flew into UK from Oz (18th) via Doha and said he still used the old building and the new one might be ready for the World Cup there!

He said the transit didn't go too badly though.

[m_holmes 93]

I hope this is true as I'm flying through there on July 18th for a wonderful 2 month holiday in Thailand.

that bus used to move passengers is a pain in the ass

 

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[Pol 0]

Got mail today...

We are pleased to inform you that Qatar Airways will be moving to its new home -

Hamad International Airport, effective 27th May 2014, 9:00hrs (Doha local time).

 

Comfort. Convenience. Choice. These are the things that matter most to today’s traveller and are at the heart of Hamad International Airport. The customer experience that the airport provides doesn’t just offer these qualities, it celebrates them.

 

Efficiency and ease for a 5-star journey

Hamad International Airport has been designed with customer experience to the fore. It is evident, in the 137 extra wide check-in aisles, the high-speed security clearance, the abundance of service desks and much more. To ensure a seamless and fast check-in process, we have dedicated Row 3 check-in counters exclusively for you, as a Privilege Club member. If travelling in our Premium classes, we have an exclusive area in rows 1 and 2 with 13 private seated booths in Row 1 for Al Safwa First Class Customers and 16 dedicated check-in counters in row 2 for Al Mourjan Business Class customers.

 

Stunning surroundings and breath taking architecture

High ceilings and expansive concourses give a sense of grandeur, while designer touches and beautiful art installations create an environment far beyond convention.

 

Superb choice for shopping and dining

Alongside extensive and varied dining options, is one of the world’s largest duty free shopping areas, where elegant boutiques and brand names combine to create a truly unforgettable retail experience

[Patna 3,802]

It was about fucking time! Doha is one of the worst airports in the Middle East.

[jacko 8,815]

It was about fucking time! Doha is one of the worst airports in the Middle East.

No it isn't.

Kuwait is atrocious.

Cairo is mind numbing.

Muscat?

[Patna 3,802]

No it isn't.

Kuwait is atrocious.

Cairo is mind numbing.

Muscat?

Well, I should've said 'one of' the worst. Mind you, I think Kuwait is OK, at least well organized, so is Muscat. Never been in Cairo.

[statman208 41]

Apparently you guys have not been through Jeddah (lucky for you). It has got to be the standard for worst airport in the world. The old Qatar airport is 100 times better than Jeddah, believe it or not.

 

I stopped flying through Qatar awhile back because of those busses and switched to Etihad. I'll look at going back to Qatar now.

Edited May 27, 2014 by statman208

[jacko 8,815]

Yes, well done, I had forgotten Jeddah..........

I was never too keen on Riyadh but it worked.... I hated the City more than the airport.

Most recent times I flew through Qatar I used the Premium lounge, and only ever transferred there, that place was very good. but the bus system was awful!

[Brown1950 67]

New Doha Hamad International Airport opened this morning. Here is the latest news :-

 

http://dohanews.co/qatar-shifts-operations-completely-new-hamad-airport

[VPI78 11,517]

New Doha Hamad International Airport opened this morning. Here is the latest news :-

 

http://dohanews.co/qatar-shifts-operations-completely-new-hamad-airport

 

 

To this end, a spokesperson for HIA confirmed to Doha News today that during busy periods, “remote stands” – aircraft parking spots away from the terminal – will need to be used to accommodate all flights, meaning that some passengers will still need to take a bus to their aircraft.

[jacko 8,815]

'all flights'?????

 

 

 

To this end, a spokesperson for HIA confirmed to Doha News today that during busy periods, “remote stands” – aircraft parking spots away from the terminal – will need to be used to accommodate all flights, meaning that some passengers will still need to take a bus to their aircraft.

All flights yet only 'some passengers'??

[Brown1950 67]

Comments from a transit passenger yesterday

 

 

31 Gates with jet bridges are open; a further 10 will open in the coming months

-There are 10 remote gates for those busy periods where an aircraft has to park in a remote bay and passengers will be transferred by bus.

-a vast majority of the 70 shops and 30 cafe's are open.

-there are four lounges open (QR Silver QR Gold Maha Oryx) Silver and Gold and Oryx are open to Premium Passengers

[m_holmes 93]

I'm at Doha airport now. it is certainly a work in progress. had to take the bus arriving from my plane. , don't know about departing yet. get to the transfer security check and of the 16 or so pairs of slave scanners, only 6 were actually manned. so called free Internet is spotty, but passible.

 

it could be a good airport. at least the bars in the airport are open at 6am and that's where I am now.

 

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[m_holmes 93]

to finish last post... didn't have to take a bus to depart. flight qr 832 was only 1/3 full. never have seen this flight so empty before.

 

Funny, I got an email from Qatar airline a few days before the flight offering a discount to upgrade to business class. glad I didn't take the offer. was seated by myself on emergency exit row and slept comfortably almost the entire flight.

 

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