Doha, May 05 (QNA) - Qatar Airways expanded its services for travellers to and from the Americas with its upcoming increase in flights to Toronto and São Paulo.

Reaffirming its focus on serving growing demand, the airline will serve Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) with five weekly flights from 19 June 2025, and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) with 17 weekly flights from 25 June 2025.

Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, said: "We launched our services to Toronto Pearson Airport less than six months ago and have seen a strong response in the market. We are proud to announce the increase in flights to meet the growing demand for our award-winning travel experience."

  "At the same time, we are expanding in South America with additional flights to São Paulo, a key gateway and strategic hub for business and leisure travel. These expansions underscore our commitment to providing seamless global connectivity through Hamad International Airport - voted World's Best Airport Shopping by Skytrax in 2025."

Passengers will continue to benefit from Qatar Airways' seamless connections to 55 destinations in Latin America through LATAM Airlines, including Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Lima and Santiago de Chile.

Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide.

Furthermore, Qatar Duty Free (QDF) marked its 25th anniversary by honouring eight remarkable staff members who have contributed to its success from the very beginning.

These individuals embody the spirit of Qatar Duty Free: resilience, innovation, and a relentless drive for excellence. Their careers have mirrored QDF's own journey of growth, from a modest retail offering to an award-winning enterprise with over 4,000 team members and more than 200 shopping and dining destinations.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said: "Qatar Duty Free embodies the dedication, creativity, and passion of our entire Qatar Airways team. Our colleagues at QDF are the heartbeat of our passenger-focused operations. Their commitment has transformed QDF into a world-class business, providing memorable experiences for millions of travelers each year." (QNA)