(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Shashank went on to say "The connected traveller of today is evolving quickly, even carrying his living room with him up to the skies. This presents many opportunities for airlines and airports." Qatar Airways has been quick to respond to the opportunities presented through the use of social media platforms by engaging with the connected traveler The airline uses 14 social media outlets to assist, inform, and engage its travelers Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 16 years of operations, currently flying a modern fleet of 128 aircraft to 133 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and The Americas In 2013, Qatar Airways has launched seven destinations to date € Gassim (Saudi Arabia), Najaf (Iraq), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Chicago (USA), Salalah (Oman), Basra (Iraq), Sulaymaniyah (Iraq), Chengdu (China), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) and most recently Clark Manila International Airport (Philippines) Over the next few weeks and months, the network will grow further with Hongzhou, China (December 20, 2013), Sharjah and Dubai World Central, both in the UAE (March 1, 2014), Philadelphia, USA (April 2, 2014) and Miami, USA (June 10, 2014).