DOHA: Qatar Airways has presented the winner of its latest in-flight duty free raffle draw with a check for $30,000 at a function in London. Filipino national Mely Caunca, who lives in Fulham, southwest London, was the winner of the mega prize after entering a raffle onboard a Qatar Airways flight to Manila. Upon collecting her prize at the Business Travel & Meetings Show in London, at which Qatar Airways was a key exhibitor, Caunca said she would put the money to a good cause.

“I am so delighted to have won this prize and would like to use the money to help families who suffered when the typhoon hit my home country of the Philippines last year,” said Caunca, who runs a cleaning and maintenance company in London. “Many of my own relatives and friends were killed by this tragedy, so I would like to help my local community back home.” Qatar Airways’ Vice President Commercial Europe Paul Johannes, said: “It is great news that she will be able to use the money toward such a good cause and will be able to finish a project that will help an entire community.”

Passengers were given the chance to enter the Qatar Airways’ in-flight duty free raffle upon purchase of two or more perfumes. The winner was randomly chosen at a celebration draw at Doha International Airport last month. In the current issue of Qatar Airways’ In-flight Duty Free magazine, passengers will receive a $40 shopping voucher if they spend more than $200 in a single transaction onboard. [Read More]