MUMBAI, 26 August 2025: Thomas Cook (India) Limited has introduced contactless cross-border payments via Google Pay & Mastercard, addressing the growing demand for seamless international transactions.
Thomas Cook’s pioneering initiative with Google Pay enables Indian travellers to make secure overseas payments via their mobile device across accommodation, transport, dining, shopping and more. This eliminates the need to carry physical cards, reducing the stress of card loss/theft, replacement hassles or the need for emergency cash.
Photo credit: Thomas Cook India
The contactless Tap-and-Pay/online feature is available across Thomas Cook’s suite of prepaid forex cards — Borderless Travel, One Currency, Study Buddy and EnterpriseFX— offering both an additional layer of security via tokenisation and extensive access at more than 270 million Mastercard merchant locations. Customers merely need to add their Thomas Cook forex cards to Google Pay for a simple, swift, secure and seamless payment experience.
Key Benefits
Seamless addition of Thomas Cook’s range of forex prepaid cards to Google Pay.
Contactless and quick payments via a handheld device.
Enhanced security with tokenisation.
Global access – transact smoothly and seamlessly at 270 million merchant locations and online.
Avoids having to carry a physical card. Avoids the stress of card loss/theft/replacement, as well as the need for emergency cash.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited Executive Vice President – Foreign Exchange, Deepesh Varma said: “Today’s Indian traveller demands simple, real-time and secure digital solutions for their overseas payments. We are delighted to lead the charge in embracing digital innovation via the launch of our contactless payment solutions in collaboration with Google Pay and Mastercard. This collaboration combines the domain expertise of Thomas Cook (foreign exchange), the tech prowess of Google Pay and Mastercard’s global payment network. We have built a robust, borderless payment ecosystem that perfectly aligns with India’s new-age traveller seeking frictionless experiences across the world.
This innovation underscores our commitment to driving digital adoption, strengthening security and delivering seamless access — reiterating Thomas Cook’s leadership in India’s cross-border payments space.”
Mastercard, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions, South Asia, Ravi Datla added: “Mastercard is at the forefront of transforming the travel experience for its cardholders through innovative and secure payment solutions. The seamless integration of Thomas Cook’s forex prepaid cards with Google Pay underscores our commitment to supporting contactless, tokenised, and globally accessible payment solutions. This new offering eliminates the need to carry physical cards—reducing the stress of loss or theft and removing the inconvenience of replacements or emergency cash. With enhanced security and access to millions of merchant locations worldwide, Mastercard continues to empower travellers to explore with greater confidence, convenience, and peace of mind.”
HONG KONG, 26 August 2025: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.2 million passengers and 33,670 flight movements during July, representing 9.7% and 8.3% year-on-year growth, respectively.
While transfer and transit passengers continued to experience growth from a low base, overall passenger traffic growth softened due to adverse weather and a decline in travel demand to Japan.
Photo credit HKIA. Terminal 1.
Cargo throughput saw a 3.9% year-on-year increase to 430,000 in July, mainly driven by more substantial traffic to/ from Europe and the Middle East, which offset declines in traffic to/ from North America.
For the first seven months of the year, passenger volume rose to 34.6 million, while flight movements increased to 226,020, experiencing growth of 15.3% and 9.8% respectively, compared to the same period of 2024. Cargo throughput recorded a year-on-year increase of 2.2% to 2.83 million tonnes for the same period.
On a 12-month rolling basis, passenger volume grew by 17.3% year-on-year to 57.6 million, while flight movements increased by 13.1% to 383,450. Cargo throughput rose by 5.4% year-on-year to about 5 million tonnes.
Meanwhile, HKIA continues to expand its extensive air network with airlines resuming more routes and launching new ones in recent months. Notable additions include Munich, Rome and Brussels in Europe; Subang in Southeast Asia; Yiwu and Datong in Mainland China, among others, further reinforcing the airport’s role as an international aviation hub in Asia.
SYDNEY, 26 August 2025: Qantas will operate direct flights between Brisbane and Koror, Palau’s capital, for a second year following the route’s success since its launch in December 2024.
The service, known as the ‘Palau Paradise Express’, will continue to operate as part of a contract awarded to Qantas by the Federal Government and will help maintain strong trade, tourism and people-to-people links between Australia and Palau.
Palau Pacific Resort.
The extension of the ‘Palau Paradise Express’ comes in response to strong market demand and significant growth in Australian visitation since Qantas began operating the service. In the first six months of 2025, Palau has recorded a 113% increase in visitor arrivals compared to the same period in 2024, with Australian travellers playing a significant role in the destination’s tourism resurgence.
Known for its globally renowned marine life and commitment to sustainability, Australian tourists are heading to Palau, with 75% of them visiting the destination for the first time.
The route will continue operating weekly, departing from Brisbane on a Saturday, on a Qantas Boeing 737 aircraft, arriving in Koror following the six-hour flight. The renewed service provides Australians with seamless connectivity to a destination suited to travellers seeking a luxurious, adventure-filled and sustainable escape.
Palau is an archipelago with 300 islands fringed by coral reefs, turquoise waters and home to the UNESCO-listed picture-perfect Rock Islands, one of the most environmentally protected destinations in the Pacific.
Palau has transformed from a little-known island nation into one of the most talked-about destinations among Australians in 2025. March and April saw the highest year-on-year growth in Australian arrivals, with March alone increasing by 146%, reflecting a growing curiosity to explore this remote and pristine corner of Micronesia.
Director of Palau Visitors Authority, Kadoi Ruluked, said he is delighted the route has already delivered strong results for the country’s tourism economy.
MANILA, 26 August 2025: Philippine Airlines (PAL) is making Siargao more accessible with more flight options via Clark and Cebu.
These domestic routes complement the flag carrier’s direct Manila-Siargao service, improving connectivity for travellers to the popular island destination.
Photo credit: PAL.
Clark International Airport’s location makes it convenient to get to from most areas of Luzon, making it an ideal choice for most travellers who are heading for Siargao Island.
In addition, travellers can take the Manila-Cebu flight and transfer to Siargao. Cebu’s fast and efficient layovers are sufficient to facilitate smooth transfers between flights. This route provides a suitable alternative for accessing the island, making it possible for visitors to have more choices to meet their travel requirements.
Cebu, a business and tourism centre, gathers visitors from surrounding islands and provinces. PAL’s Cebu-Siargao route is particularly geared towards travellers who want fast access to the island’s surf breaks, the most pristine nature, and a lively community, for a weekend getaway.
“Siargao’s alternative air connections via Clark and Cebu address the appeal for air access and encourage local tourism and economic activity,” said PAL Express President Rabbi Ang. “We are happy to play a leading role in the steady development of Siargao, wherein both the visitors and the residents will prosper due to expanded air transport opportunities.”
Philippine Airlines’ additional flights from its hubs in Cebu and Clark to Siargao have significant economic importance for both the airline and the island’s tourism sector.
By establishing new routes from Clark and Cebu to Sayak Airport on Siargao Island, PAL is reinforcing these airports as key hubs in its domestic network, reducing its reliance on the main Manila (NAIA) hub. This makes travel more efficient for passengers and helps distribute air traffic across the country.
The new flights will provide direct, non-stop access for travellers in Central and Northern Luzon (via Clark) and the Visayas region (via Cebu). Previously, many of these travellers would have had to endure a long land trip to Manila or a layover there, which was less convenient and often more expensive.
PAL continues to have direct Manila-Siargao flights, which serve residents and tourists of the country’s capital as well as travellers connecting from international flight routes.
The Manila-Siargao route remains a viable PAL service, ensuring that international visitors have convenient access to the Philippines’ famous island paradise. Travellers can take advantage of PAL’s special one-way base fares in economy class for as low as PHP4,388 according to the latest airline offer.
Siargao is an island in the Philippine Sea situated 196 kilometres southeast of Tacloban. It has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometres (169 sqmi). Siargao is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines, and was voted the Best Island in Asia in the 2021 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ awards. (Source: Wikipedia).
BANGKOK, 25 August 2025: Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has expanded its sustainable hospitality vision by taking on the management of Tantawan Tented Camp, a refined tented retreat set amidst the scenic mountains of Chiang Rai in far north Thailand.
Located just a 40-minute commute from Chiang Rai International Airport, this serene, boutique hideaway features 10 spacious safari-style tents — from two-bedroom family options to a romantic one-bedroom suite — each with private bathrooms, handcrafted teak furniture, modern comforts, and sweeping valley views.
Guests can enjoy a curated programme of meaningful experiences, from trekking and cooking classes to tree-planting programmes and meditation sessions, all designed to connect them deeply with the local culture and environment.
Set to become a living showcase of Dusit’s group-wide Tree of Life programme, which integrates environmental stewardship, community engagement, and social impact across 31 criteria linked to selected UN Sustainable Development Goals, Tantawan Tented Camp is uniquely positioned to promote responsible tourism with measurable benefits for both local communities and the environment.
A cornerstone of this commitment is the resort’s close affiliation with Sunflower Organic Farm, a residential home for girls run by Friends of Thai Daughters. This non-profit provides education, safe shelter, and emotional support to ethnic minority hill tribe girls at risk of trafficking. Dusit plans to further support the girls with training programmes and workshops conducted by institutions under Dusit Hospitality Education, namely Dusit Thani College and The Food School, as well as structured work experience at Tantawan Tented Camp and other Dusit properties, creating clear pathways for future careers in hospitality.
Guests are also invited to tour the farm, which supplies the camp with fresh produce, fragrant herbs, and free-range eggs. At the camp’s al fresco Reu Doo Gaan restaurant, northern Thai dishes and international favourites are prepared with these and other locally sourced ingredients, giving visitors an authentic taste of the region while supporting environmentally responsible practices.
“Managing Tantawan Tented Camp gives us a fantastic opportunity to bring the Tree of Life vision to life beyond our branded properties and showcase our commitment to having a positive impact wherever we operate,” said Dusit International Chief Operating Officer Gilles Cretallaz. “From sourcing food directly from the farm to providing education and training for girls and young women, this property shows how sustainability and hospitality can work hand in hand. With work experience opportunities through our educational arm, we can create transformative pathways for the next generation while offering guests an unforgettable and meaningful experience.”
Tantawan Tented Camp also offers a variety of facilities to enhance each stay, including a central swimming pool framed by tall palms and wildflowers with stunning mountain views, and an outdoor amphitheatre for movie nights under the stars, complete with a cosy bonfire. Guests seeking adventure can try archery, visit nearby hill tribes and an elephant sanctuary, or book a private ‘forest and field picnic’ featuring artisanal breads, seasonal salads, gourmet cheeses, and house-made delicacies. Guests are also welcome to play pickleball at Sunflower Farm’s two covered and lighted courts.
Families will appreciate a variety of creative activities, from pottery and glass painting to ‘Tung’ making – the creation of colourful banners once used by Lanna villagers to bless homes, temples, and festivals. Participants can learn the spiritual meanings behind each design, symbolising values such as good fortune, protection, and prosperity.
To mark the start of Dusit’s management, Tantawan Tented Camp is offering a special ‘Stay Three, Pay Two’ package starting at THB9,450 net per room per night (USD290*), inclusive of breakfast for two. The offer is available for booking now through 15 October 2025, for stays through 30 November 2025, exclusively via tantawantentedcamp.com.
In addition, Dusit is offering an exclusive two-night half-board voucher package at THB23,900 net (USD734*), valid for stays from 21 August 2025 to 31 March 2026. The vouchers can be purchased online at dusitshop.com (until 31 August).
Tantawan Tented Camp joins a growing portfolio of distinctive independent properties managed by Dusit in Thailand, including Seapine Beach Golf and Resort, Hua Hin; Green Lake Resort, Chiang Mai; and Chainarai Riverside, Chiang Rai – each benefiting from Dusit’s service standards and operational expertise while retaining their own unique identity.
HONG KONG, 25 August 2025: July marked the start of the traditional summer peak season, and together Cathay Pacific and HK Express carried approximately 3.2 million passengers, the most of any month so far this year, according to Cathay Group traffic figures for July 2025 released last week.
Traffic figures confirmed Cathay Pacific carried 24% more passengers in July 2025 compared with July 2024, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 30%. In the first seven months of 2025, the number of passengers carried increased by 27% compared with the same period in 2024.
Photo credit: Cathay Group.
Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau commented: “The robust demand Cathay Pacific saw in July was primarily driven by long-haul traffic to and from Hong Kong in the first half of the month, particularly among students and those visiting friends and relatives, followed by leisure traffic to regional destinations such as South Korea and Southeast Asia in the second half of July. These traffic flows contributed to a load factor of 86% in July.
“Turning to August, earlier this month, we were delighted to return to Brussels with the launch of our four-times-weekly flights between Hong Kong and the Belgian capital. Looking further ahead, we expect student traffic to provide a travel boost in September ahead of the new school year, while the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday periods are expected to stimulate leisure travel demand from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland in October.”
Cathay Cargo
Cathay Cargo carried 11% more cargo in July 2025 than in July 2024, while Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 11%. In the first seven months of 2025, the total tonnage also increased by 11% compared with the same period in 2024.
Lavinia added: “In July, we saw increased cargo tonnage compared with the same month last year, reflecting the movement of air cargo ahead of the tariff timelines. Meanwhile, our capacity grew by 6% compared with the previous month, with strong demand from Southeast Asia to Hong Kong in particular, driven by machinery and perishables. Demand for our Cathay Fresh solution was buoyed by the seasonal movement of cherries from the United States. Looking ahead, the external environment remains uncertain, and we will continue to stay vigilant and agile while serving demand where it arises.”
HK Express
HK Express carried more than 680,000 passengers in July 2025, an increase of 22% year on year, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) grew by 38%. In the first seven months of 2025, the number of passengers carried increased by 32% compared with the same period in 2024.
“HK Express has continued to expand its network with the launch of new routes to Guiyang in July and Kuala Lumpur (Subang) in early August,” Lau explained. “Demand for flights to Japan remained subdued in July due to earthquake rumours, and while we are gradually seeing a pickup in bookings in August, they are yet to return to normal levels.”
TOKYO 25 August 2025: Four Points Flex by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, is set to expand its footprint in Japan with the upcoming opening of three new hotels in Tokyo.
The new openings will increase Four Points Flex hotels in Japan to 16, further accelerating the brand’s rapid growth in the region.
The new Four Points Flex hotels slated to open in Tokyo are:
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Tokyo Higashi Kanda (opened 22 August 2025)
The 78-room hotel is located just a three-minute walk from the Bakurocho station, with Akihabara’s Electric Town and anime culture district within walking distance too. Guests have convenient access to iconic Tokyo attractions such as the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Ueno Park, and Asakusa.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Tokyo Ueno (opens 14 October 2025)
The 199-room hotel is located in the heart of Tokyo, just steps from Ueno Station and close to Narita and Haneda airports. Guests can explore Ueno Park, museums, cherry blossoms, Ameyoko Market, and nearby Asakusa Temple and Tokyo Skytree.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Tokyo Shibuya West (opens 1 December 2025)
With 92 rooms, the hotel is expected to deliver modern comfort in the heart of one of Tokyo’s liveliest districts. Situated just minutes from Shibuya Station, the hotel offers convenient connections to Narita and Haneda airports and is within easy reach of popular tourist sights, including the Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, and Yoyogi Park.
Launched in 2024, Four Points Flex by Sheraton is among Marriott International’s newest midscale brands.
SINGAPORE, 25 August 2025: Australian hotel markets saw significant jumps in performance during the British and Irish Lions Tour, including Brisbane posting record highs in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Six Australian cities hosted matches over the course of June, July and August. The highest occupancy for a single night was recorded in Canberra (95.9%) on Wednesday, 9 July. Year over year, the market’s ADR (AUD247.17) and RevPAR (AUD237.00) for that night were up 10.3% and 12.8%, respectively.
In Brisbane, ADR and RevPAR peaked on the night of the Wallabies match (Saturday, 19 July) at AUD504.91 and AUD447.30, respectively. Those were the market’s highest levels on record for each metric with year-over-year growth of 109.3% (ADR) and 125.7% (RevPAR).
“Major events drive additional demand and create peaks in room rates,” said STR regional director Matthew Burke. “Such events are even more valuable through the Australian winter, typically the lowest occupancy months of the year.”
Adelaide and Sydney saw their highest matchday occupancy levels at 94.8% (Saturday, 12 July) and 92.9% (Saturday, 2 August), respectively. Melbourne followed closely with occupancy peaking at 91.4% on the night (Saturday, 26 July) of the second test between the Wallabies and Lions.
Perth hosted a ‘Western Force vs. Lions’ match on Saturday, 28 June, which drove occupancy to 79.1%.
“Beyond the host cities, British and Irish fans also contributed to regional destinations through July with high-single to double-digit RevPAR gains in North Queensland, Sydney surrounds, Great Ocean Road and Gold and Sunshine Coasts,” Burke said.
The last time the Lions toured Australia was in June and July 2013, with occupancy peaking in Canberra (99.4%) on the night of the match between the Lions and ACT Brumbies (Tuesday, 18 June). The highest ADR and RevPAR levels were posted in Brisbane at AUD355.73 and AUD348.41, respectively, for the Lions’ match with Australia on Saturday, 22 June. That night, Brisbane saw occupancy at 97.9%.
Starting in November 2025, Australia is set to host yet another large English contingent for the Ashes 2025-2026 cricket tour. The event will be held across five cities, with Adelaide’s occupancy on the books (as of 4 August) already showing as high as 80.1% on the second night of the Third Test (Thursday, 18 December).
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BANGKOK, 25 August 2025: Step into Selfridges on Oxford Street and you can still feel the pulse of theatre. The revolving doors release you into an expanse of perfumes, polished marble, and the buzz of half a dozen languages.
For many Londoners, it is a landmark of shopping; for travellers, it is part of the city break experience. Yet the story is not British at all, but Thai. Behind this temple of retail stands Central Group of Thailand, the family-owned conglomerate that also nurtured Centara Hotels & Resorts.
Photo collage: The Central Group.
In December 2021, Central agreed, with Austria’s Signa, to acquire the Selfridges Group for around UKP4 billion. The deal brought Selfridges in London, Brown Thomas and Arnotts in Ireland, and de Bijenkorf in the Netherlands into Thai hands, while Canada’s Holt Renfrew remained with the Weston family. The price was steep, the timing bold. Borders were only just reopening, and shopping habits were still unsettled. Within months, inflation surged, interest rates climbed, and Signa fell into crisis, leaving Central to take on greater control. Analysts have since called the price high in hindsight, but the strategic value of owning such real estate and brands remains indisputable.
The Kaufhaus des Westens’ Department Store of the West’, abbreviated to KaDeWe, has over 60,000 sqm of retail space in Berlin. It’s the second-largest department store in Europe. It attracts 40,000 to 50,000 visitors every day.
Central’s ambitions were not confined to Britain. The group had been piecing together a European luxury portfolio since 2011, acquiring Rinascente in Italy, Illum in Denmark, Globus in Switzerland, and Germany’s KaDeWe Group. In 2024, Central went further, paying about €1 billion to acquire the KaDeWe building in Berlin, along with Hamburg’s Alsterhaus and Munich’s Oberpollinger. These names, familiar to European travellers for decades, now sit under Thai stewardship.
From my perspective, these acquisitions were a masterstroke in positioning Central, and by extension Centara, within the upper echelons of global retail. Here in Thailand, there was immense pride that a company with such humble beginnings in a Bangkok shophouse had risen so firmly to the top. For many of us in tourism, already familiar with the global prestige of Selfridges or KaDeWe, there was a sense of astonishment. These were stores we had personally experienced and admired for their superb products and presentation, and suddenly they were Thai-owned. That symbolic leap meant as much emotionally as it did financially.
Diversification first, tourism second
It is important to remember that these acquisitions were not primarily about boosting Thai tourism. Central’s goal was clear: to diversify its holdings and cement itself as a global player in luxury retail. By owning these iconic stores, Central hedged against the risks of relying too heavily on the domestic Thai market and ensured a place at the top table of international retail.
Yet tourism synergy does exist, even if it was not the driving force. Department stores like Selfridges and KaDeWe are destinations in themselves, drawing international visitors as reliably as galleries or theatres. When a Thai group owns such institutions, it becomes a subtle extension of the country’s reputation for service and hospitality. With imagination, those stores could host Thai food festivals, cultural weeks or wellness showcases, hinting at the experiences awaiting travellers in Bangkok, Phuket or Hua Hin.
The hospitality link
The other half of the family empire is Centara Hotels & Resorts, part of Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited. It has grown into one of Thailand’s largest hotel operators, with luxury Centara Reserve, flagship Centara Grand, and the youthful COSI among its brands. At home, its resorts in Hua Hin, Samui, Phuket and Pattaya are household names. Abroad, Centara has expanded to the Maldives, Vietnam and the Middle East.
The Chirathivat family’s reach therefore spans both sides of consumer life: retail and resort. These businesses may not appear to overlap, but both rest on the same foundations of service, space and experience. The family that spends a weekend shopping in London or Berlin is the same demographic that might book a winter escape in Thailand.
Headwinds and resilience
It is not easy to wipe away a 20% discount. That is effectively what happened when the UK government removed VAT-free shopping for international visitors in 2021. Paris and Milan still offer the rebate, and high-spending travellers have noticed. London has lost ground, and for an owner like Central, heavily invested in Selfridges, that policy choice has been a persistent drag.
In Berlin, KaDeWe’s recent financial troubles came from property structures rather than empty aisles. By buying the buildings outright, Central ensured stability. It was a reminder that ownership matters as much as brand power.
Thailand’s advantage
The historic colonial style ‘railway hotel’, the beautiful five-star Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin. A perennial favourite in Thailand.
Back in Thailand, tourism is once again booming. The country welcomed more than 35 million international arrivals in 2024, and by mid-2025, the tally had already passed 18 million. Revenues are substantial, and Centara, with its vast domestic network, is well-positioned. Hotels provide steadier cash flow than European retail and are arguably the stronger growth engine today.
The verdict
So was the Selfridges acquisition a mistake? No. It was costly and poorly timed in terms of macroeconomics, but strategically, it was a great generational move. Oxford Street, KaDeWe and the other icons are rare trophies that can anchor a portfolio for decades.
Was tourism the reason? Not directly. The driving force was diversification. But tourism synergy is real, and it adds a valuable dimension. For Thailand, there is quiet pride in knowing that these European legends are stewarded from Bangkok.
For me, that pride was unforgettable. As someone who has walked the aisles of Selfridges and KaDeWe as a visitor, and who has watched Thailand’s hospitality industry grow, seeing those names become Thai-owned felt like a cultural victory. It was proof that a country built on service and welcome could now claim a place among the world’s most prestigious retail families.
The handbag purchased on Oxford Street may not lead directly to a holiday in Hua Hin, but it tells a story of Thai ambition, Thai confidence, and Thai hospitality finding a new stage on the global map.
About the author Andrew J Wood is a respected travel writer, hotelier, and tourism lecturer with over four decades of experience in Southeast Asia’s hospitality and tourism sectors. A former general manager of several leading hotels in Thailand, Andrew is also a past president of Skål International Asia, Skål International Thailand, and Skål International Bangkok. He contributes regularly to regional and global travel publications and is known for his insight into emerging travel trends and passionate advocacy for Thailand as a world-class destination.
DOHA and NEW YORK, 25 August 2025: Qatar Airways has selected The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York.
The award-winning carrier will move its operations to Terminal One in 2026 and unveil a premium, 15,000-sq-ft Qatar Airways lounge — the airline’s first dedicated lounge in both New York City and the US.
Photo credit: Qatar.
The airline’s move to the New Terminal One and the opening of its first dedicated lounge at JFK Airport underscore the strategic importance of New York City in Qatar Airways’ global network.
In partnership with Qatar Airways, the New Terminal One will deliver an exceptional guest experience from arrival to departure. The terminal’s modern architecture, light-filled spaces and advanced technology will ensure a seamless and relaxing customer journey that complements Qatar Airways’ world-renowned onboard service.
The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s USD19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernisation and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation centre, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network.
Qatar Airways launched operations in New York in 2008 at Terminal 8 at JFK Airport. The airline’s network in the US spans 11 destinations to serve more than 3 million passengers annually. With 18 weekly flights from JFK, Qatar Airways connects travellers from the US to over 170 destinations worldwide through its home and hub, Doha’s Hamad International Airport.
