Specially-branded Boeing 777 in Qatar 2022 livery showcased at HIA

A specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 livery was in the spotlight Tuesday at the Hamad International Airport (HIA) tarmac, marking 20 days to go for the mega event.Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive HE Akbar al-Baker, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and MATAR chief operations officer engineer Badr al-Meer met on the occasion.It was in 2017 that Qatar Airways announced its partnership with FIFA as the Official Airline.The alliance has gone from strength to strength, with “The World’s Best Airline” sponsoring numerous tournaments, such as the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the FIFA Club World Cup, and the FIFA Women's World Cup.“We are here to represent both Qatar Airways and FIFA, and our dedication towards playing our role in hosting the first-ever FIFA World Cup in the Middle East,” HE al-Baker said. “Hosting this tournament is a big achievement for us, and we are ready to unite fans worldwide and provide them with the exceptional experience.”Infantino stated that FIFA partners Qatar Airways and the HIA will play a key role in the delivery of the first FIFA World Cup to take place in the Middle East and the Arab world.Most recently, the airline revealed projects, providing football fans with world-class entertainment, including Qatar Live – which hosts more than 60 international artists throughout the World Cup.In addition, the airline announced the development of beach clubs, fan zones and theme parks, the Daydream Music Festival, Lusail Boulevard brand activation, Qatar Airways Sky House, Winter Wonderland, and the naming ceremony for the MSC World Europa cruise ship.Qatar Airways will provide dedicated Passenger Overflow spaces outside the HIA and the Doha International Airport, at no cost, where football festivities and live entertainment can be enjoyed while also providing storage space for luggage and carry-ons.This space will allow fans to continue enjoying the celebrations before they depart to their respective destinations.The Official Airline Partner for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 sets the stage with a unique onboard cabin experience.The football-inspired cabin includes FIFA limited edition amenity kits, souvenir cushions, headphones, dining menus, and football jersey-styled loungewear.Young traveller packs and plush toys have been especially curated.The Official Airline of the Journey’s Oryx One In-flight Entertainment system will be home to more than 180 football-related titles, including an exclusive interview with Infantino.During FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, passengers can enjoy complimentary live streaming of World Cup matches and other major sporting events directly from their personal devices.The tournament will be held across eight world-class stadiums designed to invoke the symbols of Arabian culture.The 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium will host the Opening Match, while 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium is set to host the Final Match of the tournament.The remaining Qatar 2022 stadiums – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Education City Stadium, Stadium 974 and Al Thumama Stadium – each have the capacity for 40,000 spectators.