What happened
Qatar Airways will launch service to Bogota, Colombia (BOG) and Caracas, Venezuela (CCS) starting July 22, 2026. The route operates twice weekly (Wednesdays and Sundays) using a Boeing 777-200LR. The flight path goes from Doha (DOH) to Bogota, then via Caracas on the return to Doha. This stop in Caracas is necessary because Bogota's high altitude restricts payload for a nonstop flight to Doha. The route adds two new destinations to Qatar's Americas network, joining Sao Paulo. This provides an alternative for travelers avoiding US transit visas
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- LoyaltyLobby: Q atar Airways made a surprise announcement today about opening two new destinations in South America with only two months’ notice on July 22, 2026