Qatar Airways Celebrates 100 Days to Go to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and launches ‘The Journey Tour’ across Europe

11 August 2022

Airline offers fans a chance to win multiple all-inclusive trips to FIFA World Cup™, plus match only tickets

The Journey Tour will kick-off in London on 13 August before visiting 12 other European cities

DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways is celebrating 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ by bringing Qatar to fans through ‘The Journey Tour’, an interactive bus tour across Europe providing several lucky winners with a chance to attend the world’s biggest sporting tournament this winter.

Kicking off in London on 13 August, Qatar Airways will host ‘The Journey Tour,’ which will feature several interactive experiences for fans, including the opportunity to test their skills against the incredibly talented Neymar Jr., to learn more about the history of Qatar and the FIFA World Cup™, and to meet Sama, the first-ever MetaHuman cabin crew. The Qatar Airways-branded bus, will be on static display in several cities all across Europe, inviting fans to pass by and immerse themselves in World Cup fever.

Fans will also have the opportunity to share their experience on social media using the #FlyToQatar2022 hashtag for a chance to win match tickets, and all-inclusive Qatar Airways travel packages to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which include return flights, accommodation and match tickets.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “At Qatar Airways, we are proud to support this incredible tournament as FIFA’s Official Airline Partner. With only 100 days to go, we are pleased to help build the excitement and passion for this event through ‘The Journey Tour’ – and we look forward to welcoming fans to Qatar for kick-off this November.”

‘The Journey Tour’ takes off in Europe starting 13 August, with stops scheduled in London, Manchester, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Zurich, Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona.

Fans looking to secure their seats to cheer on their favourite team should do so by purchasing their Qatar Airways travel package as soon as possible, as tickets are quickly selling out. With a few easy steps to follow, fans across the world can reserve their seats for their preferred matches and follow their favourite team at qatarairways.com/FIFA2022.

As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2022™ approaches, the world is turning its eyes to Qatar. Fans will get to experience a unique blend of Arab traditions and modernity with an array of entertainment, dining options and cultural attractions. Watch the latest Qatar campaign by heading on to flyqatar.me/3dlemKM.

As FIFA’s Official Airline Partner since 2017, Qatar Airways has sponsored mega events including the 2019 and 2020 editions of the FIFA Club World Cup™, and the FIFA Arab Cup™, all of which were hosted in Qatar. The airline is also eagerly anticipating the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ – the first in the Middle East.

In its goal to bring communities together through sport, the World’s Best Airline has an extensive global sports partnership portfolio that includes FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Bayern München, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, and additional partnerships across multiple sports disciplines such as equestrianism, kitesurfing, padel and tennis.

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was announced as the ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2021 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organization, Skytrax. It was also named ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. The airline continues to stand alone at the top of the industry having won the main prize for an unprecedented sixth time (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021). 

Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ 2022.