Watch: Not just UAE airlines, private jet operators too are ready for Fifa World Cup with more flights

The sporting event is expected to attract more than 1.2 million fans and given the lack of hotel accommodation in Doha, many fans will be staying in the UAE and flying into Doha for the matches. Several regional airlines are rushing in to meet this demand.

Air Arabia will fly an additional 14 shuttle flights daily from Sharjah to Doha. Etihad Airways will operate 42 weekly flights during the event, compared to the 18 weekly…