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1 From: USMarketing Sent: Wednesday, July 12, :12 PM Subject: Oryx Report from Richard Oliver - Qatar Airways-USA Country Manager Dear Valued Trade Partner, Welcome to the latest edition of our Oryx Report. As June 28 marked 10 incredible years of QR service to the United States, I want to thank all of you for your tremendous support and commitment. When the first Qatar Airways flight landed in the U.S., we knew just how important this market would be to our growing global network. Fast forward 10 years and we have grown from one to 10 gateways across the U.S. with more planned for We are also proud and honored to have received several major accolades at the recent 2017 Skytrax Awards. For the fourth time in our history, we were awarded the prestigious title of Airline of the Year and for the second consecutive year, World s Best Business Class. Please click here to view our full release from the 2017 Skytrax awards. These awards reflect the unwavering confidence of our passengers in Qatar Airways. On that note, I can confidently state that Qatar Airways global operations are running smoothly with 90% of our flights operating as scheduled a testament to the diligence of our global team. Equally positive, our 2016/2017 annual report revealed a net profit of $541 million, a 21.7% year-over-year increase. I encourage you to review our annual report in greater detail here. I thank you again for all of your efforts, not only this past year, but through the history of Qatar Airways in the United States.

2 Sincerely, Richard Oliver Country Manager - USA BOOK NOW: FLY WITH THE WORLD S BEST AIRLINE To celebrate our 2017 Skytrax Airline of the Year award and to say thank you, we are delighted to offer your customers the chance to experience our award-winning service with an amazing offer. Fares starting at $620* in Economy Class and $2590* in Business Class. Book by July 19 for travel up to December 10, *Terms and conditions apply; please review full terms and conditions at time of booking.

3 AT THE AIRPORT: CELEBRATING ONE YEAR AT ATL AND 10 YEARS AT IAD In addition to being the month of our 10th anniversary to NYC and IAD, June was also the first anniversary of our ATL service. We celebrated with our amazingly friendly passengers in Atlanta en route to Doha on June 1. Guests were surprised at the gate with some delicious burgundy and white cupcakes and peach iced tea to commemorate our commitment to the great state of Georgia. We identified three passengers who also had something to celebrate - a young man s birthday and couple s big move back home to Malaysia - and surprised them with complimentary upgrades to the World s Best Business Class. Our trade partners in the Atlanta area were also treated to very special QR cupcakes, hand delivered by our sales team. Keep an eye on our YouTube channel for a video of the celebration at the airport that day. Last year, we made our inaugural ATL flight into a momentous occasion with a special Airbus 380 flight. We now operate a Boeing 777 daily from ATL to our hub in Doha. With the addition of the ATL flight to our network, thousands of passengers are now able to conveniently connect and reach multiple destinations throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa and beyond. Business Class passengers traveling through ATL can enjoy complimentary access at The Club lounge which offers free Wi-Fi, a business center, free conference room, shower and relaxation facilities. The Club is open daily from 6am to 9:30pm.

4 Qatar Airways flies out of ATL s International Terminal with the following schedule: Flight No. From To Departure Arrival Frequency Flight Time QR0756 ATL DOH 19:25 16:05+1 Daily 13h 40m QR0755 DOH ATL 08:45 16:55 Daily 15h 10m Washington s Dulles International Airport (IAD) became our second U.S. gateway right on the heels of our launch of our service to New York City. Ten years ago, on July 19, we flew our inaugral flight to a city we knew would be a significant addition to our growing network. Our Washington service offers passengers optimal connections to India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia. We ve seen the growth of many key destinations from our IAD gateway, with the top six being Bangkok, Chennai, Hyderabad, Colombo, Bangalore and Dhaka. Complimentary access to the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge is available for our Business Class passengers flying out of IAD; it features free Wi-Fi, a busines center, televison viewing and shower facilities. We fly a Boeing ER daily out of IAD s Concourse A.

5 Flight No. From To Departure Arrival Frequency Flight Time QR0708 IAD DOH 20:45 16:30+1 Daily 12h 45m QR0755 DOH IAD 08:45 15:25 Daily 14h 10m WELCOME ABOARD: QSUITE MAKES ITS DEBUT The first Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with our new Qsuite was revealed on the first day of the Paris Air Show in June. The response was overwhelming, with our state-of-the-art seat being called revolutionary, game-changer and more. The first destination to feature the Qsuite was London on June 24 to be followed by Paris and then New York; our fleet is being retrofitted at the rate of plane per month. Click here to see some video highlights from the Paris Air Show 2017.

6 THE ULTIMATE STOPOVER IN DOHA: KIDZMONDO A stopover in Doha is filled with fun activities for adults and kids can now get in on the fun in a very unique way. We celebrated the opening of KidzMondo, the aviation-inspired edutainment city last month. KidzMondo is an indoor theme park that offers kids or Kidizens aged between two and fourteen realistic and engaging role-playing activities. The goal is to uncover their creativity through fun-learning within the boundaries of the kid-sized city. Built on a total indoor area of about 8,000 square miles, KidzMondo Doha offers various sponsored activities in the Mall of Qatar. Qatar Airways will offer Kidizens insight into the airline travel experience, allowing kids to take on roles as passengers, airline staff as well as airport agent within a specially-adapted aircraft model and a replica of Hamad International Airport s check-in counter. Children will be able to explore the plane, examine its parts, and experience the daily tasks required of QR staff. Parents can also get in on the fun by posing as passengers. You can learn more about KidzMondo Doha here. FINAL DESTINATION: ONCE IN A LIFETIME JOURNEYS We believe that travel can be a fulfilling and enriching activity for everyone. Some travel experiences are so profound in their offerings that they have to be enjoyed at least once in a lifetime. From awe-inspiring natural wonders to manmade marvels, everyone has a travel bucket-list and we re highlighting two of the most popular among our in-house travel experts.

7 India From the wonder and sheer majesty of the Taj Mahal to the beauty of witnessing a sunrise over the Ganges River your customers are sure to find that one memorable once in a lifetime moment in India. Beyond that, it s a world of beauty and wonder that offers up so much from cultural treasures to majestic temples and monuments, delightful cuisine to fascinating festivals, and soaring mountains to renowned beaches. Qatar Airways flies to 13 destinations across the Indian Subcontinent from Dehli, India s capital, to Thiruvananthapuram, one of India s great southern cities.

8 Tanzania A visit to Tanzania presents the opportunity to witness firsthand the immense diversity of nature. From the highest and largest free standing mountain in the world (Mount Kilimanjaro) to the rich and varied wildlife concentrations of the Serengeti there is so much to witness. Qatar Airways flies to three of Tanzania s most alluring destinations, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. Kilimanjaro is the ultimate destination for any outdoor enthusiast. Its namesake mountain rises 5,895 meter above sea level with its own ecosystem and a landscape that has remained largely unchanged for millennia. Zanzibar offers up centuries-old charm in an exotic Indian Ocean archipelago. Boasting some of the finest beaches in the world, it s a perfect spot for world-class snorkeling and diving. Zanzibar blends elements of ancient Persia, Ottoman Turkey and India which is evident in its architecture and cuisine. Dar es Salaam, formerly a German and British outpost, is immersed in culture and history. It s known for its vibrant live music scene and spice-laden cuisine. Highlights include the Village Museum which features tribal homes, a picturesque harbor and Marine Reserve.

9 NETWORK UPDATES We would like to draw your attention to the following network updates: Destinations launching soon: o Skopje, Macedonia July 17, 2017 o Sohar, Oman August 8, 2017 o Prague, Czech Republic August 21, 2017 Our EBB service stands cancelled until August 31, 2017 THANK YOU FROM THE QR-U.S. TEAM Qatar Airways. Going Places Together. All rights reserved. Qatar Airways USMarketing@us.qatarairways.com P.O. Box Doha, Ad Dawhah Qatar

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