Qatar Airways has launched operations at London Gatwick.

According to the airline, the new double-daily service will be operated by Boeing 787-8s. The frequency will be boosted to 16 times per week during the summer period.

“Qatar Airways is delighted to be expanding its reach in both London and throughout the UK,” said Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive of Qatar Airways. “Earlier this month, we launched direct flights to Cardiff, the capital of Wales, clearly demonstrating our continued commitment to this market. We are very proud of our strong and extensive trade ties with the UK and look forward to offering our loyal passengers the chance to explore the newest and most exciting destinations within our global network.”

Gatwick is the carrier’s sixth destination in the UK, joining Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Heathrow and Manchester. This summer, Qatar Airways will operate 95 flights per week from Doha to the UK, consisting of six daily flights to Heathrow, 16 weekly to Gatwick and Manchester, and daily flights to Birmingham, Cardiff and Edinburgh.

The schedule for the new flights is as follows.