Qatar Airways plans to launch NFTs and make it possible to purchase tickets for physical flights in the Metaverse. On Tuesday, Qatar Airways announced their first Metaverse experience with the QVerse. This Metaverse makes it possible to visit the Premium Check-in area at the International Airport or Hamad. If we are to believe the statements of the major airline, the QVerse is only the first step.
The future is digital
Qatar Airways says it intends to significantly expand its initiatives in the virtual environment and believes that the Metaverse is part of the future of human communication. “We believe the future is digital. The Metaverse empowers people to broaden their horizons and exceed their limits.” Qatar Airways said in a statement.
According to Qatar Airways, the choice for the Metaverse is mainly driven by the wishes of their passengers. They’re looking for immersive content to help guide their airline ticket buying decision and often want to explore the plane they’ll be flying on. “That’s why we believe the QVerse will change how our customers make their choices,” said a Qatar Airways representative.
Bridge to Decentraland and The Sandbox
Qatar Airways also intends to arrange ticket purchases for physical flights and even seat selection through the Metaverse. In addition, it indicates that it sees opportunities to build a bridge to Metaverse worlds such as Decentraland and The Sandbox. If Qatar Airways takes that step, it would be a big confirmation for these projects that they are moving in the right direction. After all, Qatar Airways is not just an airline
Last year, Qatar Airways became the first airline in the Middle East to adopt the IATA Blockchain Digital Passport. Recently, the US Air Force also announced its entry into the Metaverse with the filing of a trademark application for an initiative called SpaceVerse. Although few details are known at the moment, it is probably a virtual test and training environment.