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London, Melbourne, Toronto, Cape Town More Places Now Connect As Qatar Airways Expands Northern Winter Flights to Over Fifteen Global Destinations

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August 9, 2025 |
Qatar Airways is boosting its Northern Winter flight offerings, responding to the growing demand for international travel. This winter, the airline is increasing flights to over 15 global destinations, ensuring travelers have more choices and flexibility. With more daily services, passengers can now enjoy better connectivity through the airline’s award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport in Doha. The increase in flight frequencies spans several key routes, including London, Cape Town, São Paulo, and Toronto, making it easier for travelers to reach their desired destinations. Additionally, Qatar Airways is enhancing its services with the introduction of ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi on many of its aircraft, offering a seamless in-flight experience.
Expanding Flight Options to Key Global Markets
Qatar Airways has rolled out a comprehensive expansion of its Northern Winter schedule for 2025, increasing flight frequencies to several popular destinations. The airline’s global footprint is being significantly extended to cater to rising demand in key regions. Some of the most notable increases in flight frequency include:
London Heathrow – A New Peak of Connectivity
London has seen a notable increase in service, with Qatar Airways upping its daily flights to the city from eight to ten. This enhancement is complemented by the addition of British Airways’ double daily services, ensuring passengers have more flexibility and choice when flying between Doha and London. This strategic move comes as Qatar Airways continues to experience steady demand for its premium services, especially to major business and leisure hubs like London.
Growth in Key African and European Destinations
Flight frequencies to several cities in Africa and Europe are also being increased. In Cape Town, the airline has raised its weekly flights from 10 to 12, while Dublin will see its weekly flights increase from 14 to 17. Frankfurt and Berlin are also among the cities benefiting from increased connectivity, with Qatar Airways raising their weekly frequencies to up to 21 flights.
Expanding Connections to Asia and North America
The airline is expanding its footprint in Asia and North America as well, with notable increases to destinations like Tokyo Narita, Phuket, and Toronto. Tokyo’s weekly flights will increase from 11 to 14, while flights to Toronto will be raised from five weekly to seven. Similarly, the airline is adding more daily flights to Phuket and has significantly increased its offerings to other popular vacation destinations, including the Maldives, with up to four daily flights.
Additional Services to Australian Cities
In another significant development, Qatar Airways is further expanding its services to Australia. In collaboration with Virgin Australia, the airline is set to introduce daily flights between Melbourne and Doha, increasing capacity to three daily flights. The airline is also restarting its services to Canberra, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing connectivity between Australia and the rest of the world.
A Focus on Enhanced Passenger Experience
Qatar Airways’ focus on enhancing its services is not just about increasing flight frequencies. The airline has also been at the forefront of providing passengers with a superior in-flight experience. This includes the introduction of Starlink, the ultra-fast onboard Wi-Fi system available to all passengers across its fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft. Qatar Airways is the first airline globally to equip over 50 widebody aircraft with Starlink, providing passengers with free, high-speed internet access, with speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft.
The Starlink service, which is currently being installed on the airline’s Airbus A350 fleet, is a significant enhancement to the passenger experience. With this service, passengers can now enjoy gate-to-gate Wi-Fi, further solidifying Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in passenger satisfaction.
Qatar Airways: Building on an Award-Winning Legacy
Qatar Airways continues to build on its reputation as one of the best airlines in the world, constantly enhancing its operations and services. The airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport, remains one of the most award-winning airports globally, providing seamless connections for travelers flying through the region.
The airline’s dedication to excellence extends to its customer service, fleet maintenance, and its extensive global network. Qatar Airways has long been recognized for its commitment to safety, luxury, and reliability, offering passengers a world-class travel experience.
A Strong Commitment to Sustainability
As part of its continued growth, Qatar Airways has maintained its commitment to sustainability, reducing its carbon footprint by operating one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the world. The airline has been a pioneer in implementing environmentally friendly practices across its operations, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on select flights and a commitment to continuous fleet renewal.
Conclusion: Meeting Demand with Excellence
Qatar Airways’ expanded Northern Winter flight schedule reflects its unwavering commitment to meeting the growing demand for global air travel. With increased frequencies to over 15 destinations and enhanced services like Starlink Wi-Fi, the airline is ensuring that passengers have more options and greater connectivity than ever before. Whether traveling for business, leisure, or connecting through Doha to other destinations, Qatar Airways continues to set the standard for service excellence in the airline industry.
By strategically increasing its flight offerings and providing an unparalleled in-flight experience, Qatar Airways is strengthening its position as a global leader in aviation, all while maintaining its dedication to passenger satisfaction and sustainability.
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Attention Flyers! Over 130 Flights Delayed In Delhi Due To Heavy Rain; IndiGo, SpiceJet Issue Advisories

Continuous heavy rain in Delhi and the neighbouring areas once again led to disruptions in air travel. Several airlines issued travel advisories warning passengers to expect delays. The Indira Gandhi International Airport has also advised passengers to use public transport to avoid traffic jams. Here are the latest updates.
Delhi Rain Disrupts Air Travel
Travel Advisory
🚧⛈️Heads up, #Delhi travellers!
Due to today’s downpour, several roads across Delhi are currently blocked or experiencing slow movement.
Please allow extra time, take an alternate route if possible, and check your flight status on our website or app before…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 9, 2025
As per a report by Hindustan Times, over 130 flights to and from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport were delayed on Saturday morning. The continuous downpour in the National capital has significantly impacted air travel. IndiGo took to its official X account and issued a travel advisory. The airlines advised passengers to check their flight status on the website before heading to the airport. Air India also took to X and wrote, “Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today.” It advised passengers to allow extra time for their journey due to slow-moving traffic.
#TravelAdvisory: Effective 03rd Aug’ 2025, all SpiceJet flights to/from Tuticorin (TCR) will operate from the New Terminal Building. The information will be communicated to all the passengers via SMS/Email on their registered contact details. The passengers are requested to keep…
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) August 2, 2025
Similarly, SpiceJet also issued an advisory warning of potential delays on departures and arrivals due to heavy rain. Passengers are also being urged to plan their trips in advance and take alternative routes if possible.
Passenger Advisory issued at 09:25 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/kPfwPtqtHx
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 9, 2025
IGI Airport also issued a passenger advisory asking people to check their flight status with their respective airline before making their way to the airport.
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Waterlogging In Several Parts Of Delhi-NCR
Heavy rains have also triggered waterlogging in parts of the national capital. Several areas of Delhi-NCR, including Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh and Kidwai Nagar, were severely affected. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a red alert in the city for the day.
As per a report by Hindustan Times, today’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy with light rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The maximum temperature in the city is expected to be between 32°C-34°C, while the minimum temperature will remain between 24°C-26°C.
Due to the heavy rain, people are advised to avoid waterlogged areas. Passengers heading to the airport can opt for public transport services like the metro to avoid slow-moving traffic on the roads.
Cover Image Courtesy: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airport/Bharatahs
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Free E-Visa For Filipinos To Boost Tourism

India is enhancing its bilateral relations with the Philippines by offering free e-visas to Filipino citizens. This initiative follows the Philippines’ decision to grant visa-free entry to Indian nationals starting June 8, 2025, for tourism purposes. This development paves the way for a mutual visa waiver between India and the Philippines. However, India has not yet specified when this policy will take effect.
Know more about visa-free entry to the Philippines for Indians.
India-Philippines visa waiver: Important details
Stronger Ties With The Philippines!
During a joint statement, PM @narendramodi welcomed visa-free entry for Indian tourists to the Philippines.
India will offer Free E-Visa to Filipino tourists and work on launching Delhi–Manila direct flights this year.
Together, we… pic.twitter.com/mzYzKs6Hja
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) August 5, 2025
The mutual visa waiver between the two countries comes as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, aiming to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including defence, tourism, maritime cooperation, and trade, among others. A joint postage stamp was launched to commemorate the occasion.
The announcements were made during bilateral talks held with the Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr on his visit to India. An implementation programme for tourism cooperation between the Philippines and India, effective from 2025 to 2028, is one of the 13 bilateral agreements that have been agreed upon.
The free e-visa offered by India to Filipino travellers is non-convertible and non-extendible, ensuring it can only be used for short-term tourism visits. The mutual visa-free entry is also aimed at fostering people-to-people ties, with plans for cultural programmes and educational collaborations in the making.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced that the administration is working on launching more direct flights from Delhi to Manila in 2025. Air India has already announced direct flights to Manila from New Delhi in June 2025, with the flights expected to become operational by October 1, 2025.
The flight will operate five times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the Airbus A321neo aircraft, and will feature a three-class configuration, which includes Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.
(Feature image credit: narendramodi/X)
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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Several Flights Delayed At Delhi Airport As Rain Lashes National Capital, IMD Sounds Red Alert

Delhi and its surrounding areas woke to heavy rainfall on Saturday, offering much-needed relief from the sweltering humidity but leaving large parts of the capital waterlogged. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, warning of more downpours through the day.
The overnight showers paralysed much of the city, causing traffic chaos and slowing flight operations. Key roads, including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, and Connaught Place, reported significant waterlogging, forcing commuters to wade through knee-deep water in some areas.
While Delhi Airport said in a statement that operations remained “normal,” real-time data told a different story. Flight tracking site Flightradar showed that, as of 8:30 a.m., several flights were delayed that included domestic and international Air India flights. Airport officials said ground teams were working with airlines and other stakeholders to keep services running smoothly despite the challenging conditions.
Passenger Advisory issued at 00:10 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/ijnzu31Dq2
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 8, 2025
Airlines also urged passengers to plan ahead. Indigo advised travellers to allow extra travel time, avoid congested routes, and check flight status before heading to the airport. “Due to today’s downpour, several roads across Delhi are blocked or experiencing slow movement,” the airline posted on X, assuring customers its teams were working to “keep things on track.”
Travel Advisory
🚧⛈️Heads up, #Delhi travellers!
Due to today’s downpour, several roads across Delhi are currently blocked or experiencing slow movement.
Please allow extra time, take an alternate route if possible, and check your flight status on our website or app before…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 9, 2025
#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/2wynECZugy.
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) August 9, 2025
SpiceJet issued a similar alert, warning that departures and arrivals at Delhi Airport “may get affected” by the heavy rain, and encouraged passengers to monitor updates on its website.
According to the IMD, the capital can expect thunderstorms and rain throughout Saturday, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 33°C.
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