Geneva, Switzerland  and Dallas,  Flexjet a subsidiary of Bombardier has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to offer its fractional owners premium benefits when traveling  through Qatar Airways’ four North American gateways to and from the Middle East and beyond. 

Marking Bombardier's subsidiary second strategic marketing alliance with an international airline. The new agreement, effective today, May 14, enables customers travelling on Qatar Airways’ scheduled flights to and from New York, Washington, Houston and Montreal, to book a private premium jet service in a single transaction to cover over 5,000 airports across the region.

Flexjet is aircraft manufacturer Bombardier’s fractional ownership business, providing access to more than 80 modern executive aircraft. Aircraft available as part of the Flexjet Connect programme, are operated by U.S. air carrier Jet Solutions.The exclusive partnership, managed by the airline’s private jet division Qatar Executive as part of Qatar Airways’ premium product portfolio.

Akbar Al Baker Qatar Airway's Chief Executive Officer speaking at a press conference at EBACE, Europe’s business aviation show, in Geneva today,  said“We are extremely pleased to be launching this new programme and are confident that it is an attractive product offering for individuals and large multi-national companies alike. Today’s customers want flexibility, extensive reach, confidentiality and convenience all from a single source.
“This new alliance gives customers from Qatar and the rest of the airline’s international network the ability to book their travel on Qatar Airways’ commercial service and on-demand private jets to their onward destination within North America with a single phone call. Vice versa we look forward to providing the travelling public from North America a premium door-to-door service when heading to the Middle East and beyond.”

Fred Reid Flexjet President said: “With a growing focus on the international business market, we have seen an increase in demand for travel to the Middle East and the surrounding regions. Today’s alliance with Qatar Airways – an award-winning airline that shares Flexjet’s passion for high levels of customer service – is an ideal way for us to provide a global aviation solution to our owners. It’s a win-win situation for all.”

Source: Qatar Airways and Flexjet