RwandAir has landed for the first time in its history at Doha International Airport in Qatar. Rwanda’s flag carrier connected Kigali (KGL) and Doha (DOH), a route only available following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways. Let’s investigate further.
A route a few months in the making
Earlier this year, Qatar Airways and RwandAir signed a codeshare agreement. Both carriers are looking to increase connectivity within Africa.
Additionally, the Rwandan airline announced a new route between Kigali and Doha. RwandAir took over the route; Qatar Airways operated for nine years but has stepped back.
When announcing the route back in September, RwandAir’s management said,
“This is a major milestone for RwandAir and marks the beginning of an exciting new journey with Qatar Airways. We are also immensely proud to welcome Doha to our route network, connecting customers with Qatar’s hub…