Qatar Airways has sealed its participation at the FIFA Club World Cup as the tournamentโs Official Airline Partner with its participation at a special prize distribution ceremony.
The airline previously successfully sponsored the 2017 and 2018 editions which took place in the UAE, as well as the consecutive FIFA Club World Cup tournaments in 2019 and 2020 hosted in Qatar.
Fans from around the world were able to witness a thrilling performance at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE by Chelsea F.C. who clinched the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021โข title despite strong competition from SE Palmeiras.
This was possible through the national carrier of the State of Qatar, Qatar airways, whose continuously expanding network currently stands at over 140 destinations. With more frequencies being added to key hubs, Qatar Airways offers unrivalled connectivity to passengers, making it easy for them to connect to a destination of their choice.
Officials of the airline said this is especially noteworthy as it remains only just over nine months until the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. They advised fans to secure their complete travel packages at qatarairways.com/FIFA2022.
Qatar Airways, in a statement, on Monday extended its congratulations to Chelsea F.C. for clinching the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 title in a highly competitive final against SE Palmeiras. Qatar Airways, the tournamentโs Official Airline Partner, was present at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE for a special prize distribution ceremony.
โIt was exciting for Qatar Airways to have once again been the Official Airline Partner of this star-studded competition,โโ said Group Chief Executive of the airline, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker.
โโWe witnessed an incredible performance that was deserving of such a thrilling final. I would like to congratulate Chelsea on their victory and also praise Palmeiras for their valiant performance.
โQatar Airways successfully sponsored the previous FIFA Club World Cup tournaments from as early as 2017. We will proudly be the Official Airline Partner for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022โข, where fans from around the world will be able to experience a truly unique and hospitable service on board our flights.โ
With only a few months until the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, football enthusiasts from around the world can now book travel packages, with flexible booking options. Fans can book seats for their preferred matches and support their favourite team by selecting from seven-tiered travel packages that include return flights, match tickets, and accommodation options at qatarairways.com/FIFA2022.
This was the fifth time that the airline was involved in sponsoring the tournament, having sponsored the 2017 and 2018 editions, which took place in the UAE. Subsequently, Qatar hosted the two consecutive FIFA Club World Cupโข tournaments in 2019 and 2020. Liverpool F.C won the title in 2019 against Flamengo during a memorable game that drew thousands of fans to Qatarโs shores. In the following season, FC Bayern Mรผnchen defeated Tigres UANL and took home the championsโ title.
In December 2021, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021โข demonstrated yet again the countryโs readiness for the grandest upcoming stage in world football, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022โข. Qatar Airways congratulated Algeria on lifting the prestigious trophy and fans were left with a poignant โau revoirโ with screens at the final displaying the airlineโs key messages โThe Worldโs Best Airlineโ and โSee You in Qatar 2022โ.
Last year, Qatar Airways sponsored the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the UEFA Euro 2020โข, and has a robust global sports partnership portfolio including football-governing bodies such as FIFA, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL. The airline also sponsors some of the worldโs biggest football clubs, including Al Sadd SC, Boca Juniors, FC Bayern Mรผnchen and Paris Saint-Germain.
The national carrier of the State of Qatar continues to rebuild its network, which currently stands at over 140 destinations. With more frequencies being added to key hubs, Qatar Airways offers unrivalled connectivity to passengers, making it easy for them to connect to a destination of their choice.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was announced as the โAirline of the Yearโ by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax, in addition to securing five additional awards, including Worldโs Best Business Class, Worldโs Best Business Class Airline Lounge, Worldโs Best Business Class Airline Seat, Worldโs 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). The airlineโs hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), was also recently recognised as the โBest Airport in the World 2021โ, ranking at number one in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.
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