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Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its global network by resuming flights and introducing new destinations. The airline has increased the capacity of its freighters by 12% by bringing back Boeing 777 freighters via Budapest to Vienna and Warsaw. These measures aim to enhance cargo capacity and support demand in international trade.
New connections and frequency increases
Starting July 22, 2026, Qatar Airways will become the first Middle Eastern airline to offer passenger flights to Venezuela and Colombia, serving the capitals of both South American countries, Caracas and Bogotá. Additionally, it will increase frequencies on several existing routes. The flight to Helsinki will resume on July 15, 2026, and the flight to Tokyo Haneda will resume on July 16, 2026. These expansions will allow Qatar Airways Cargo to offer significant capacity in the bellyhold area for key international destinations, in addition to regular freighter services.
Hamad International Airport, serving as a central hub for global trade, plays a crucial role in Qatar Airways Cargo’s strategy. The improved connectivity to key trade routes is intended to strengthen the airline’s position as a link between East and West.
Capacity increases in various regions
In Africa, capacity to Addis Ababa will be increased by switching from B787 to B777 flights, enabling a weekly cargo capacity of over 44 tons. In Tunis, the number of weekly flights will increase from seven to ten, providing a capacity of over 105 tons per week.
In the Americas, Caracas will be served with two weekly flights, offering a bellyhold capacity of 20 tons per direction. Frequencies to Dallas and Houston will also be increased, raising the weekly cargo capacity to up to 228 tons. New York and São Paulo will also benefit from an increase in flights, raising the total capacity to up to 479 tons per week.
In Asia, the number of flights to Dhaka, Hong Kong, and Kathmandu will be increased, significantly boosting cargo capacity in these regions. In Europe, the connection to Vienna will be increased to seven weekly flights, while the connection to Istanbul will be expanded to 17 weekly flights.
In the Middle East, frequencies to Amman and Beirut will also be increased, further enhancing cargo capacity in this region.
