CHICAGO--FEBRUARY 04, 2013-- Today, award-winning Qatar Airways announced new service from Chicago's O'Hare airport with a spring sale to exotic destinations worldwide. Known for its 5-star service, spacious seats, wine selection and more than 1,000 seat-back entertainment options, Qatar Airways was recently named Airline of the Year by the prestigious Skytrax survey for the second year in a row.

These fares knock as much as $330 off prices on competing airlines and are available over select dates April 10 - May 31.

Sample roundtrip fares, including tax, from Chicago:

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates ... $979
• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ... $980
• Bangkok, Thailand ... $983
• Kathmandu, Nepal ... $996
• Delhi, India ... $1001

Note: All fares require a minimum seven-night stay. The sale ends Feb. 18.