Flamengo defeated River Plate in the Final held in Lima, Peru
Qatar Airways is the Official Global Airline Partner of CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana and CONMEBOL Recopa, the main Club Competition Tournaments of the South American Football Confederation
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways extends its congratulations to Flamengo, who were crowned CONMEBOL Libertadores winners, defeating River Plate in the Final in Lima, Peru on Saturday.
Flamengo will now travel to Qatar next month as the South American representative at the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019TM, taking place in Doha from 11 – 21 December. FIFA’s six continental confederations will be represented in Qatar, as world football comes together this winter in Doha.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Following a passionate and thrilling CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores campaign, I congratulate Flamengo on emerging as worthy Champions. CONMEBOL’s competitions offer some of the world’s most exciting and competitive professional football and we look forward to welcoming Flamengo and their travelling supporters to Qatar next month for the occasion of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 TM.”
“It’s a pleasure for CONMEBOL to be able to count on the support of Qatar Airways and its commitment to CONMEBOL Libertadores”, said José Astigarraga, General Secretary of CONMEBOL.
Qatar Airways, the first-ever airline partner for CONMEBOL’s club competitions, is leveraging high brand association and large audience visibility across the South American continent.
Qatar Airways, as ‘Official Airline Partner’ of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™ invites all football enthusiasts to book flights to see the stars of world football in action across three stadiums in Doha, Qatar between 11 and 21 December 2019. For more information about flights and packages, please visit qatarairways.com/FCWC2019.
Qatar Airways and Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) recently also launched Qatar Live – a series of music concerts and festivals taking place in Doha from 4 to 20 December. Global superstar Katy Perry, legendary band Maroon 5 and international Latin music star Maluma feature among seven scheduled concerts. To learn more about the events or to purchase tickets, please visit qatarlive.qa.
Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of more than 250 aircraft via its hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), to more than 160 destinations worldwide. The world’s fastest-growing airline has added several exciting new destinations to its growing network this year, including Rabat, Morocco; Izmir, Turkey; Malta; Davao, Philippines; Lisbon, Portugal; Mogadishu, Somalia; and Langkawi, Malaysia. The airline will add Gaborone, Botswana in 2019 to its extensive route network along with Luanda, Angola; and Osaka, Japan, in 2020.
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About Qatar Airways:
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is celebrating more than 20 years of Going Places Together with travellers across its more than 160 business and leisure destinations on board a modern fleet of more than 250 aircraft. The world’s fastest-growing airline has added a number of exciting new destinations to its growing network this year, including Rabat, Morocco; Izmir, Turkey; Malta; Davao, Philippines; Lisbon, Portugal; and Mogadishu, Somalia. The airline will add Langkawi, Malaysia and Gaborone, Botswana, in 2019 to its extensive route network along with Luanda, Angola; and Osaka, Japan, following in 2020.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the 2019 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘Best Business Class Seat’, in recognition of its ground-breaking Business Class experience, Qsuite. Qatar Airways is the only airline to have been awarded the coveted “Skytrax Airline of the Year” title, which is recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the airline industry, five times.
Qsuite, a patented Qatar Airways product, features the industry’s first-ever double bed in Business Class, as well as privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room, a first of its kind in the industry.
Qatar Airways was the first Gulf carrier to join global airline alliance oneworld, enabling its passengers to benefit from more than 1,000 airports in more than 160 countries, with 14,250 daily departures.
Oryx One, Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system offers passengers up to 4,000 entertainment options from the latest blockbuster movies, TV box sets, music, games and much more. Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights served by its B787, B777, A350, A380, A319 and select A320 and A330 aircraft can also stay in touch with their friends and family around the world by using the award-winning airline’s on-board Wi-Fi and GSM service.
Qatar Airways proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways, the official FIFA partner, is the official sponsor of many top-level sporting events, including the FIFA 2022 World Cup, reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message - Going Places Together.
Qatar Airways Cargo, one of the world’s leading international air cargo carriers, serves more than 60 freighter destinations worldwide via its world-class Doha hub and also delivers freight to more than 160 key business and leisure destinations globally on more than 250 aircraft. The Qatar Airways Cargo fleet includes two Boeing 747-8 freighters, 20 Boeing 777 freighters and five Airbus A330 freighters.
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Qatar Airways Group, Corporate Communications Department
Tel: +974 4022 2200