Lufthansa: Connecting Doha non-stop with Frankfurt

As of 1st April, 2007, Lufthansa started three times a week Non-stop flights to Frankfurt out of Doha. Early arrivals into Frankfurt from Doha ensure connections to all US and European gateways with Lufthansa and its Partner Airlines. Thus, Lufthansa is the only European Airline with Non-stop Flights to the heart of Europe.

The Doha routes are operated using the Airbus A340-300 offering a three class product: First and Business Class with the two-Meter Sleeper seat as well as Economy Class. Every Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, Lufthansa departs from Doha at 00.25 and arrives at Frankfurt at 06.05. Every Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays Lufthansa departs Frankfurt at 11:15 and arrives in Doha at 18:10.

Mr. Santiago S. Medrana, Lufthansa Country Manager - Qatar, commented,

'We are pleased with the strong market performance of our non-stop flight. This non-stop flight is the indicative to Lufthansa's commitment to also strengthen the economic ties with Qatar. It gives our customers the speed and comfort that they deserve. Nonstop flights to our hub in Frankfurt allow our passengers a fast and efficient flight to the rest of Europe and to the Americas.'

Lufthansa has 12 Code share flights a week to Frankfurt and Munich with Qatar Airways and is a member of the Star Alliance network which offers around 16,000 daily flights to over 855 destinations in 155 countries.

Lufthansa also offers its customers various loyalty programmes to benefit from such as the Miles and More Mileage Programme, Family Miles and More Programme, which is the world's leading frequent flyer programme that continues to offer better rewards for its approximately 14 million members to redeem miles for free flights and upgrades worldwide. In addition, customers can also enjoy the Partner Plus Benefit programme which offers additional miles to the benefit of the small and medium businesses. Other loyalty programmes include Jet Friends which is Lufthansa's club for kids and teens that offer virtual insights into the world of flying. Customers can also experience the First Class terminal and lounges in Frankfurt with Concierge services and a limousine-transfer direct to the aircraft.