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Qatar Airways inaugural Kinshasa flight taxis to the standQatar Airways will play host to an interactive activation this weekend, giving AFL fans the chance to participate in a virtual reality experience at Hordern Pavilion, as part of Sydney Swans’ Fan Day in Sydney.

Starting from 12pm on Saturday, June 1st, the interactive experience will allow Sydney Swans fans to immerse themselves in a virtual reality AFL game and enter in the draw to win a $1,000 Qatar Airways flight voucher to redeem. The voucher can be put towards the winner’s next adventure to one of Qatar Airways destinations across the United Kingdom and Europe. Fans will have the unique opportunity to play and be their own AFL superstar for the day, with real-life players watching from the sidelines.

Justin Kestel, Regional Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Qatar Airways, said, “As the official airline partner of the Sydney Swans, we are committed to supporting the team and its community through award-winning travel and memorable experiences both in the air and on the ground. We know a lot of Sydneysiders dream about running on the hallowed SCG turf as a Swan and we’re proud to be able to offer fans a little piece of that through our activation, with their heroes watching on.”

Sydney Swans Fan Day allows local fans to meet their favourite Sydney Swans players during signing sessions and participate in games and activities like the Qatar Airways activation. Since 2016, Qatar Airways has proudly partnered with the Sydney Swans, renewing the partnership in 2023 for a further multi-year term. As part of the agreement, Qatar Airways receives prominent branding at Sydney Swans home games and training sessions, while supporters enjoy special offers and giveaways throughout the season.

Qatar Airways is committed to supporting sports globally and helping fans travel to their favourite events around the world. The national carrier of the State of Qatar is the Official Airline of Sydney Swans, Eden Park Stadium, the Global Kitesports Association (GKA) Kite World Tour, Paris-Saint Germain (PSG), the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon Series, the United Rugby Championship (URC) and European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), and multiple other disciplines including AFL, basketball, cricket, equestrian, motor racing, squash, and tennis.

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for the tenth time at the 2023 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, World’s Best Airport Skytrax award, and World’s Best Airline 2024 by airlineratings.com.