Qatar Airways has announced that all passengers flying through Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Doha International Airport (DIA) until 31 December can experience complimentary and entertaining pre-departure waiting areas.
Named Passenger Overflow Areas (POAs), each has been built to provide fans with dedicated facilities to complete their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ journey. Here, passengers can safely stow baggage, enjoy a taste of the best international cuisine or relax while soaking up a football-themed atmosphere. In addition, the larger of the two overflow areas, at HIA, includes a virtual reality gaming zone. There are also soft play areas for children and huge screens to show football highlights.
To coincide with the opening, a Qatar Airways FIFA World Cup™ anthem recorded by internationally acclaimed singer Cheb Khaled and superstar DJ Rodge called “C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S.” has been released on the airline’s official YouTube channel and will be played onboard flights arriving in Qatar.
The spaces are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and accessible via designated POA shuttles, which will be available from the airports and metro to seamlessly transfer passengers. Travellers can check-in online and come to these spaces between eight and four hours prior to departure.
HIA is preparing to welcome 58 million passengers annually, and a stunning expansion was recently unveiled featuring a 10 000-sqm, lush, tropical indoor garden named “The Orchard.”
Fans travelling to the 2022 FIFA World Cup can find more information about the journey and the specially-themed services on offer by following the Qatar Airways travel guide here.
Pictures: Qatar Airways on Flickr
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