News / Lufthansa Cargo takes on Gulf state carrier with launch of rival freighter service to Doha

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Lufthansa Cargo today announced a slew of new freighter routes – including one to Doha that will set it firmly against its nemesis, Qatar Airways.

An MD-11F will ply the route between Frankfurt and Doha every Friday against a Qatar 777F which appears to operate daily between the two cities.

A spokesman for Lufthansa Cargo said there was “promising demand” in Doha (population 800,000), but did not elaborate further.

Earlier this month, Qatar Airways Cargo reported that transit cargo at Doha rose 39% last year, while ...