Qatar on Thursday opened an enormous enlargement of its primary world airport, simply 10 days from the beginning of the Global Cup, which is anticipated to attract multiple million guests to the Gulf state.

After the multi-billion greenback overhaul, Hamad Global Airport will take its capability from 40 million passengers a yr to 58 million, Qatar Airlines leader government Akbar Al Baker instructed a information convention. The growth provides 39 airport gates to the present 140 on the airport, which is a significant hub for transit passengers.

Qatar Airlines has additionally eradicated 18 locations from its time table to extend flights from key Global Cup markets and to permit different airways to run soccer charters.