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Greetings once again to you all

It’s that time again for me to write something really interesting!

I have no idea if anyone actually reads my blogs, hell it would be great if you could add a comment at the bottom just so I know I am not on my own.

So if there is anyone out there like me who hates flying, how about this for a flight from hell, Qatar have just released a new route flying from Qatar to New Zealand non stop, only 17hours and 30 minutes !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jeez I could not think of anything worse, I don’t even think swallowing a whole pack of Xanox would get me through it. Well I suppose there is always business class making good use of the flat bed, I can only imagine how much that would cost. I would be crawling up the walls, quite literally, can you imagine being stuck in an economy seat for nearly 18 hours? It does not bare thinking of.

Anyways I have added the information below

DOHA, Qatar – It was a historic moment for Qatar Airways today, as it launched its new record-breaking Auckland service on one of the country’s most significant days of the year – Waitangi Day. As the first Qatar Airways flight touched down on the North Island of New Zealand, just after sunrise – a new chapter in the airline’s history began.

Celebrations to commemorate the launch of the world’s longest commercial flight, which takes 17 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 14,535 kilometres, began at the airport with a traditional water salute as the Qatar Airways Boeing 777 taxied down the runway.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker travelled on board the inaugural flight from Doha to Auckland and was welcomed by The Hon Todd McClay, New Zealand’s Minister of Trade and State Owned Enterprises; and Auckland Airport Chief Executive, Mr. Adrian Littlewood.

H.E. Mr. Al Baker said: “The launch of our new service to Auckland is an important milestone for Qatar Airways as we expand both in the region and globally across our network providing more options and better connections to exciting business and leisure destinations in Europe and the Middle East.

“Arriving in Auckland on Waitangi Day, and achieving the title of world’s longest flight for the return record-breaking service, which covers a distance of 14,535 kilometres and lasts 17 hours and 30 minutes, makes this an even more momentous occasion for Qatar Airways and provides another accomplishment to celebrate in this our 20th year flying the flag internationally for Qatar.”

His Excellency Jeremy Clarke-Watson, New Zealand Ambassador to the State of Qatar, added: “Welcoming Qatar Airways to New Zealand, through this direct service, is a significant event in the New Zealand Qatar relationship – opening up greater people to people and business to business connections between our two countries.

“We look forward to welcoming more Qatari and GCC nationals to New Zealand, taking advantage of New Zealand’s 90-day tourist visitor visa on arrival for GCC citizens. We also look forward to working with Qatar Airways and New Zealand exporters to maximise the potential of the direct service’s freight capacity, which opens up a whole new market for our exporters particularly in fresh food and beverage.”

Mr. Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport Chief Executive Officer, said: “We welcome Qatar Airways to Auckland Airport and New Zealand. We expect this route to be very popular with visitors to New Zealand and with New Zealanders travelling, particularly between this country and Europe. Qatar Airways offers high quality inflight service and a wide network of destinations.”

All this has got me thinking, what is the longest flight you have ever been on? I would be interested to know.

Anyways cruisers have a great weekend and see you on the other side:)

 

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