KATHMANDU: Qatar Airways said it will provide 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals as a gesture of gratitude and thanks for their work of looking after people during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Airways made this announcement coinciding the International Nurses Day.
A statement issued by the Airways said that the giveaway will open on May 12 and close on May 18.
The Airways has urged healthcare professionals to register for this offer at qatarairways.com/ThankYouHeroes by submitting a form to receive a unique promotion code, offered on a first come, first served basis.
It said that healthcare professionals from all countries in the world will be eligible for the tickets.
The statement said to ensure fair and transparent process, each country will receive a daily allocation of tickets, depending on its population size, staggered over a seven-day period from May 12 to 18.
“The daily allocation will be released at 00:01 AM Doha time throughout the campaign period,” the statement said.
“Given the airlines’ work at the frontline of global efforts to repatriate stranded passengers, it now seeks to recognise and reward the world’s frontline healthcare workers,” the statement has said adding that healthcare professionals that receive the promotion code can book up to two complimentary Economy Class return tickets on Qatar Airways operated flights – one for themselves and one for a companion – to anywhere on the airline’s global network.
“Tickets must be booked before November 26, with travel valid until December 10, 2020. The tickets will be fully flexible with an unlimited number of destination or date changes allowed without any fees. Fare and surcharges will be waived on tickets, airport taxes apply,” it added.
Chief Executive at the Qatar Airways Group, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We at Qatar Airways are incredibly grateful for the commitment and hard work of healthcare professionals around the world who looked after people in these times of uncertainty. Their heroic display of kindness, dedication, and professionalism has saved hundreds of thousands of lives around the world.”
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