Qatar Airways has becomes first airline to fly the A350 to the USA

Qatar Airways was the global launch carrier of the A350 and is the first to fly the aircraft to three continents. 

An eighth A350 will join the fleet before the end of the year and is scheduled to fly daily to Philadelphia from January 1, 2016. As further A350s join the fleet throughout 2016, passengers will have the opportunity to experience this new-generation aircraft on flights to Boston launching on March 16, and the new second daily flight to New York from April 1 and Adelaide, Australia from May 2. 

“We are proud to be the first commercial airline to land the Airbus A350 in the United States,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker. “As the global launch customer of this new-generation aircraft, we are excited to introduce it to the American market, where we will commence commercial flights from January 1, 2016 on our route from Philadelphia.” 

“We are delighted that the A350 will bring its unbeatable economics and superior passenger comfort to another continent,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO who will join the Qatar Airways celebrations in New York for this occasion. “The A350 is the aircraft of choice in its category and set to become a reference among passengers for its unrivalled cabin comfort and quietness."