The Port of Seattle welcomed the first new international carrier to begin service since the start of the pandemic with the inaugural flight of Qatar Airways arriving from Doha (DOH) on Jan. 29 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The four times a week service aboard Boeing 777-300 aircraft will provide more options for travelers to the Middle East, Africa, and India.
“Qatar Airways’ decision to begin service to the Pacific Northwest is a testament to the airline’s confidence in the strength of the region and the expectation to bounce back after the past year’s struggles with the pandemic,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Fred Felleman. "We look forward to this being one of the first steps back to recovery as we will soon welcome global travelers into the new International Arrivals Facility later this year.”
