Doha: Qatar Airways has announced it has become the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup, to be hosted in Qatar for the second year where the world's continental club champions will face each other between February 4–11, 2021.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tournament will be organized adhering to FIFA's safety guidelines to uphold the health and safety of all involved in the competition.

Education City Stadium and Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium are all set to host the respective matches. In order to ensure a safe and seamless travel experience, the Hamad International Airport team is providing a bespoke operational plan for the teams' arrivals and departure.

Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive, Qatar Airways Group, said, "As we gain momentum towards FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we are delighted to be involved as the Official Airline that brings together the top clubs from every continent, where Qatar will once again be the stage for the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020. As the national carrier of the State of Qatar, we look forward to welcoming world-class football teams who will unite fans watching from around the world."

Fans can also grab the latest football strips of European champions FC Bayern München when transiting through HIA at the only standalone FC Bayern Fan-Shop in the Middle East. The flag carrier of Qatar has many more such key partnerships with several other high-profile sports events and organizations.

The airline at present operates more than 800 weekly flights to over 120 destinations across the world. By the end of March 2021, Qatar Airways plans to rebuild its network to over 130 destinations with many cities to be served with a strong schedule of daily or more frequencies.

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