SYDNEY: Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, engaging global and domestic audiences and continuing the legacy of collaboration between the airline and FIFA. Adding a touch of Qatar Airways elegance to the prize ceremony, the airline’s cabin crew presented the coveted gold and silver medals to the finalists, after Spain’s 1-0 victory against England in the grand final held in Sydney on 20 August, and the bronze medals to Sweden for claiming victory as the 3rd place holder on 19 August.
As part of Qatar Airways’ dedication to bringing the excitement of the tournament closer to fans and communities, the airline also showcased the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Winner’s Trophy in Sydney. This engaging initiative allowed fans to get up close and personal with the prestigious FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy, celebrating the remarkable athletes who competed, and reflecting Qatar Airways’ commitment to connecting people through sport.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are honoured to have been the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. This momentous event celebrates the talent of the amazing teams on the pitch making this partnership one that aligns with our mission to connect people through sport.”
The national carrier of the State of Qatar has been a partner of FIFA since May 2017, supporting national teams and football clubs on their journey to the world’s biggest stage. As Official Airline Partner, Qatar Airways supported several competitions including the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™, the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™ and 2020™, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ and the most recent FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
With a network of over 160 destinations, Qatar Airways facilitates the movement of sports fans all over the world to watch their favourite teams compete. In the U.K., the airline operates 100 flights a week to Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester. In Spain, the airline has a frequency of 35 weekly flights to Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga. Qatar Airways operates 42 flights a week to Australia, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Starting September 1, the airline will resume direct flights to Auckland, New Zealand which is currently served via an Adelaide tag.
As the curtains draw on the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, Qatar Airways remains dedicated to nurturing the legacy of sportsmanship, unity, and excellence that defines both the airline and FIFA. Together, Qatar Airways and FIFA are committed to creating moments that inspire and uniting people from all walks of life.
