Qatar Airways announces three-year partnership with FC Barcelona

Qatar Airways has officially launched the start of its three-year partnership with world famous FC Barcelona, at an event held at Camp Nou on Tuesday.

The airline’s partnership with FC Barcelona took effect from July 1st this year, Qatar Airways stated in a press statement announcing the partnership.

The event was attended by leading representatives of both organizations, the CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al-Baker, the President of FC Barcelona, Sandro Rosell and Vice President of FC Barcelona Economic and Strategy Area, Javier Faus.

Speaking at the event’s press conference, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker stated that the partnership between FC Barcelona and Qatar Airways is history in the making and that it is the first time the airline entered into a sports partnership.

Al Baker also said that the airline’s aim for the new campaign is to show their commitment to the new partnership to the world, an experience they have planned to share with passengers across their entire network.

He added: “This partnership will also raise Qatar Airways and FC Barcelona to a new platform internationally, bringing the fans of FCB closer together.”

The State of Qatar’s national carrier, Qatar Airways began operating to Spain in December 2005 and currently flies 10-times-weekly to Barcelona and daily to Madrid.

FC Barcelona’s President Sandro Rosell said that Barça and Qatar Airways are united by many ideals, such as a passion to be better each day, and a particular desire to connect with people.

“And this desire leads us to want to be every day closer to our fans,” he said.

The new sports kit was first showcased during the Asia Tour earlier in August when the team travelled to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to play friendly matches in preparation for the upcoming season.

In a press release by Qatar Airway on the launching of their new alliance with FC Barcelona, the airline stated that they will work with the football club to create joint initiatives and will especially focus on connecting with the club’s fans and also with underprivileged children to spread the love of the game to all corners of the globe.

“Qatar Airways’ partnership with FC Barcelona will help to position the airline in the world,” the airline stated.

Flying to 129 leisure and business destinations, Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world.