Almost 88 percent of VISA payments were contactless in Qatar, “showcasing fans’ strong preference for digital ways to pay”
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Revealed: Fans paid average of $830 for World Cup tickets, most expensive in 20 years
The first World Cup event in the Middle East and the Arab world also turned out to be most expensive in other costs such as for stay, travel and food, a latest study revealed
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World Cup ticket resellers to face $66,000 fine
Exchange or sale of tickets without permission from the FIFA governing body is subject to hefty fines
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Traveling to Qatar for World Cup? Here’s what you need to know
Even though it is by far the smallest country to host the high-traffic tournament, the Gulf country has been capitalising on its tourism offerings
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FIFA World Cup Qatar ticket sales cross 2.45 million: Everything you need to know about the mega football event
Recent major announcements for the FIFA World Cup, which is expected to raise $4 billion in revenue, include beer sales before events, opening of air fare reservations, and a new shuttle flight schedule
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Fans from around the world panic as airfares, hotel tariffs skyrocket for Qatar World Cup season
Flydubai to operate 60 flights per day from Dubai, while Kuwait Airways, Oman Air and Saudia to operate 20, 48 and 40 flights per day respectively just for the FIFA season
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Qatar Airways, Visa team up to offer promo package for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The package will include a chance to win match tickets and hotel accommodations, besides discounts on flight tickets
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Flying to Doha for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022? Here is everything you need to know
Special shuttle flights have been announced for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ticket holders: Read all the details on bookings, cost, number of daily flights, destinations, and more
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 shuttle flights will create “smoother experience” for football fans, hospitality boss says
The announcement will also free up accommodation in Doha, Alan Holt, managing director of Expat Sport said
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Bookings open for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 flydubai shuttle service for football fans, prompting price plummet
Flights to Doha from Dubai are now available, but World Cup ticket holders will need to register for their fan ID in advance of boarding the flight
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Video: FIFA World Cup 2022: Five things you need to know if you’re flying to Qatar
Travelling to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022 could have just gotten a lot easier and a lot more affordable. Here’s what we know so far
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SAUDIA to offer 540 special flights for FIFA World Cup Qatar ticket holders
Fans flying on SAUDIA’s match-day shuttle flights will not need hotel accommodations confirmed in Qatar
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: How much will the special shuttle flights to Doha cost?
Five GCC airlines announced they would work together to bring more flights at a “minimum” price for ticket holders
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ticket holders offered special match-day flights by GCC airlines
Qatar Airways, flydubai, Saudia, Kuwait Airways, and Oman Air will offer a shuttle service that allows football fans to fly to Qatar, watch a match, and leave on the same day
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Dubai-Doha fares to skyrocket in five-fold increase for FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Direct one way flights from Dubai to Doha, Qatar on November 20 cost $1,089, nearly five times the current airfare of $217
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Qatar opens World Cup ticket sales with top seats costing $1,598
Scheduled to start on Nov. 21, this year’s World Cup – moved from the summer because of heat – may prove to be the first major sporting event open to global fans since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic