The airline in a statement said that its upgraded to the aircraft in order to meet increasing demand from passengers.
The daily service between Doha and Edinburgh was previously operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The statement quoted Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive of saying that the airline’s Doha to Edinburgh flights had performed exceptionally well since it launched the route four years ago.
He noted that the airline had gradually increased capacity on the route by providing additional frequencies, and was delighted to now offer a latest generation aircraft with more seating capacity.
“Our Edinburgh service has been connecting the people of Scotland to Qatar Airways’ destinations around the world since 2014, with one seamless connection in Doha, and we look forward to continuing our unparalleled five-star service and welcoming our passengers on board,” he added.
Mr. Gordon Dewar, the Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport in the statement hinted that the A350 was an exceptional aircraft that brought something special to what was an already stellar service, adding that the management was excited to welcome it to Edinburgh as the only A350 in operation in Scotland.
“We have a fantastic relationship with Qatar Airways, and I am delighted to see that partnership continues. We continue to connect Scotland to the world and now fly to more than 150 destinations, and by providing greater choice to passengers, we will be able to see continued growth at Scotland’s busiest airport.”
Qatar Airways operates 95 flights to the United Kingdom each week, including six daily departures to London Heathrow, 16 weekly departures to London Gatwick and Manchester, and daily flights to Cardiff and Edinburgh, alongside seven flights per week to Birmingham.
The new capacity to Edinburgh would provide even more flexibility and convenience to passengers travelling to the city, and would offer enhanced connectivity for passengers flying from the United Kingdom to Qatar Airways’ extensive global route network of more than 150 destinations including five Australian gateways.
The Airbus A350-900 aircraft features a total of 283 seats, with 36 Business class seats and 247 in economy class. Thanks to the extra-wide cabin design, passengers on board are offered unparalleled comfort in both cabins, with business class fully-flat beds and spacious seats in economy.
With high-definition touch screens and dual-screen function that allows for simultaneous viewing, passengers can enjoy countless entertainment options through the airline’s award-winning Oryx One entertainment system, as well as connect to the internet using the OnAir Wi-Fi service.
