Qatar Airways, the national airline of the country, has launched a three-day global promotion offering customers up to 30 per cent off on Economy Class and Premium cabin fares.

The New Year. New Journeys global sale kicked off at 0000 hrs (local time) today (January 20) and will end at 2359 hrs on January 22. Customers will be offered the opportunity to travel to a variety of destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas at attractive fares.

Bookings may be made at Qatar Airways sales office, travel agents or online at qatarairways.com/newyearsale.  

A generous travel period offers passengers added flexibility giving customers that purchase tickets an 11-month window until December 17 to complete their travel, an airline statement said. Blackout dates - July 24 to September 13 – apply, the statement added.

The special fares are applicable to a wide variety of destinations across Qatar Airways' network worldwide, including new destinations that have been announced for 2014, such as Philadelphia, Dallas, Larnaca and Edinburgh.

Both the Economy and Premium fares qualify for frequent flyer points and mileage accrual can be redeemed on any oneworld carrier.

Promotional fares are not applicable for flights originating from Philadelphia or Edinburgh, according to the statement. – TradeArabia News Service