Doha: Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a strategic partnership to expand service between Doha and Manila, enabling greater connectivity for passengers from the Philippines traveling to Qatar and onwards to other regions of the world. Starting from 16 June 2025, Philippine Airlines will offer daily nonstop flights between Manila and Doha. Qatar Airways will codeshare on the seven weekly flights operated by Philippine Airlines in the first phase of this strategic cooperation, Qatar Airways said in a statement.

According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer Thierry Antinori stated, "At Qatar Airways, we continue to explore opportunities that strengthen our connectivity across the world, and our latest partnership with Philippine Airlines is a testament to this commitment." He emphasized the partnership's potential to deepen socio-economic ties between the Qatari and Filipino communities, expressing pride in the new codeshare flights and anticipation for the increased benefits to global travelers.

Philippine Airlines President and Chief Operating Officer Captain Stanley K. Ng expressed similar enthusiasm, noting the airline's global expansion and the importance of new alliances. "Our decision to offer daily frequency to Doha is enabled by our exciting strategic partnership with Qatar Airways and will help us stimulate tourism, trade flows, and business growth in the context of the strong bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Qatar," he said. He highlighted the benefits for Overseas Filipino Workers and their families resulting from this partnership.

The statement from the airlines indicated that they will explore further opportunities for long-term collaboration, including promoting additional destinations in their respective networks and frequent flyer cooperation.