Qatar Airways has introduced a new signature soundtrack , which can be heard on flights as of today. As someone who cares so much about airline boarding music that I keep a list of my favorite tunes , it’s something I’m both excited and sad about…

Qatar Airways partners with Hans Zimmer on new music

I’m both happy and sad to see this development

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Qatar Airways partners with Hans Zimmer on new music

Qatar Airways has partnered with Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer Hans Zimmer for a new sonic identity for the airline, featuring a signature sound “that will elevate the passenger experience onboard and beyond.” This collaboration was first announced back in July 2025, but the music has now been released, as of November 2026.

You’re almost certainly familiar with Zimmer’s work, even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, as his music has been featured in everything from The Lion King, to Gladiator, to Pirates of the Caribbean, to The Da Vinci Code.

This new music will be played as the boarding…