Qatar Airways Expands with 16 New Routes to the World’s Biggest Economy

DOHA- Qatar Airways (QR) has extended its global presence by increasing codeshare agreements with Aer Lingus (EI) and LEVEL (VK), allowing access to 18 new destinations across the United States and South America.

Through Dublin Airport (DUB) with Aer Lingus and Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with LEVEL, Qatar Airways passengers now have enhanced travel options to key U.S. cities and South American hubs, including Las Vegas (LAS), Santiago (SCL), and Buenos Aires (EZE).

New Routes by Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is enhancing its collaboration with International Airlines Group (IAG) carriers by broadening codeshare agreements with Aer Lingus and LEVEL. These partnerships aim to bolster connectivity between the Middle East, Europe, the U.S., and South America.

After a successful codeshare launch with Aer Lingus in 2024, Qatar Airways now shares its code on Aer Lingus flights from Dublin (DUB) to 11 U.S. destinations, including Boston (BOS), Cleveland (CLE), and soon Las Vegas (LAS).

Additionally, Qatar Airways has revived its codeshare with LEVEL, enabling access to major U.S. cities like Miami (MIA) and Los Angeles (LAX), as well as destinations in South America such as Santiago (SCL).

Enhancing Passenger Convenience

The new codeshare routes offer Qatar Airways passengers seamless connections via Dublin and Barcelona, enhancing access to the airline’s extensive network through Hamad International Airport (DOH), recently named Skytrax’s Best Airport in the Middle East for 2025.

Aer Lingus provides a U.S. Pre-Clearance facility at Dublin Airport, allowing passengers to complete U.S. immigration before departure, which streamlines the process for onward travel.

LEVEL offers competitive long-haul services from Barcelona, connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East with the Americas. This makes LEVEL a vital partner for Qatar Airways passengers traveling across the Atlantic.

Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer Thierry Antinori emphasized that these new partnerships provide travelers with “greater choices,” boosting the number of routes in the Americas to 18.

Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer Susanne Carberry noted that this partnership significantly enhances Aer Lingus’ growing North American network, especially with the introduction of Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

Lucía Adrover, Chief Commercial and Network Officer of LEVEL, recognized the airline’s role in fortifying Barcelona’s long-haul connectivity, ensuring smooth links between various global regions.

Loyalty Perks for Qatar Airways Passengers

Members of Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club can now earn and redeem Avios on these new codeshare offerings with Aer Lingus and LEVEL.

Avios can be used not just for flights, but also for rewards related to lifestyle experiences available through the airline’s program.

Discovering Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus (EI), the national airline of Ireland, has been operational since 1936, providing over 100 routes from Dublin (DUB), Cork (ORK), Shannon (SNN), and Knock (NOC). Its North American services are set to expand, targeting 26 transatlantic routes by 2026.

As a member of IAG, Aer Lingus aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with plans for 10% of its flights to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.

Getting to Know LEVEL

LEVEL (VK), which started in 2017, is IAG’s long-haul airline based in Barcelona (BCN). It offers direct services to U.S. cities such as Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK), as well as routes to Buenos Aires (EZE) and Santiago (SCL). LEVEL is committed to being an affordable yet innovative airline focused on maximizing customer convenience.