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Emirates retains fourth most valuable airline brand status
Dubai, UAE -- UAE carrier Emirates defended its title as the fourth most valuable airline brand, with a staggering 30 percent increase in brand value, reaching $6.6 billion, according to Brand Finance, a brand valuation consultancy. With global travel recovering after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, airline brands in the Middle East have...
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Gulf aviation industry sets sky-high standards
"The demand from certain sectors indicates a strong interest in First Class, prompting us to introduce a newly-designed First Class cabin unique to Qatar Airways. ... We are combining the experience of flying commercial and executive jets to create something new. We are 70 to 80 percent ready and are... -
Qatar rises as a premier sports tourism destination
“In addition to hosting a variety of sports events, especially the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar has shown the world its hospitality and exceptional organization. This is complemented by luxurious tourist facilities and the picturesque landscapes that characterize the destination," he adds. -
Qatar Airways and Asian Football Confederation sign partnership deal
Doha, Qatar--Qatar Airways Group and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a global partnership set to transform the fan experience at Asian football competitions in the coming years. In a statement today, Qatar Airways said that the partnership will run from 2023 to 2029 in time for the AFC... -
Qatar Airways’ CEO to quit
Akbar Al Baker led the state-owned airline for over 25 years. -
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport named world’s second-best
London, United Kingdom -- Qatar's Hamad International Airport has been named as the best airport in the Middle East, and the second-best airport in the world at this year's Business Traveller Awards. Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said, "This recognition reaffirms our commitment to... -
Qatar tourist arrivals surge on post-world cup momentum
Doha, Qatar -- More than 2.56 million people visited Qatar from January to August 25, which is more than the full-year arrivals in 2022 and marking a 157 percent increase over the same period last year, according to Qatar Tourism. Qatar Tourism said in statement that the latest achievement bears... -
Qatar partners with African Civil Aviation Commission to boost cooperation
Nairobi, Kenya--African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and Qatar have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen cooperation in the aviation field. This came during the activities of the 8th Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, organized by the AFCAC in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Nairobi,... -
Qatar Airways, British Airways, Iberia form new joint venture
Doha, Qatar -Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia have come together to form a new joint venture In a move to expand international travel options.. The partnership aims to provide seamless connectivity for global travelers through major hubs in Doha, London, and Madrid, covering over 60 countries. With the addition... -
Qatar Airways’ profits fall
Its net profit dropped 21% to US$1.21bn in 2022-2023. -
Qatar Airways boss skeptical on aviation industry’s 2050 net zero target
DOHA, QATAR -  Qatar Airways' chief executive on Tuesday doused hopes that the aviation industry can become carbon neutral by 2050, saying he was "very skeptical" about the target. Not enough sustainable aviation fuel is being produced, and technological hurdles remain to using hydrogen as a replacement, Akbar Al Baker told... -
Qatar shakes off post-World Cup blues with big spending
Akbar al-Baker, head of Qatar's tourism agency and Qatar Airways, said hotel occupancy in the months after a World Cup is "always low". Along with the departed football crowds, thousands of foreign workers left the Gulf state after Lionel Messi lifted the coveted trophy on December 18. Many of those... -
Qatar Tourism head says country expects over 5m visitors in 2023
DOHA, QATAR - Qatar expects more than five million people to visit the Gulf state in 2023 despite a post-World Cup lull, its tourism chief said on Sunday. Akbar Al-Baker, head of Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism, admitted that hotels had fallen quiet after the World Cup final on December 19.... -
Qatar Airways and Airbus settle long A350 dispute
After a months-long dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus, the two announced on Wednesday the end of a $2.5 billion dollar battle over peeling paint on passengers jets before it became an embarrassing court case. Both sides said they were "please to have reached an amicable and mutually agreeable settlement"... -
Bayern head to Doha promising to review Qatar Airways deal
Berlin, Germany--Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn said on Friday the side was reviewing whether to renew its sponsorship arrangements with Qatar Airways, as the side flew to Doha to begin their annual winter training program. Bayern have come under criticism for their ties to Doha and the state-owned carrier in relation... -
Floating success: Marine industry helps Qatar cruise towards economic diversification at a greater pace
The floating hotel "MSC World Europa", which arrived at Doha Port last week, is one of three floating hotels designated to host fans during the World Cup, and the remaining two hotels will arrive successively, adds Al Baker, highlighting the economic diversification of the Gulf country. -
US becomes first World Cup team to arrive in Qatar
An unknown number of players were on a Qatar Airways jet from New York that was among the first flights to use a new part of Hamad international airport that opened Thursday, an AFP photographer at the airport said. Many in the 26-man squad, including captain Christian Pulisic, are based... -
Qatar Airways, British Airways expand partnership, form largest airline
The airlines have added 42 new countries to their shared network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden. -
Aviation leaders warn travelers of higher ticket prices
Warning travelers around the world of more price pain, the IATA head and Qatar Airways chief have said that the aviation sector is still battling fallout from the Covid pandemic, high oil prices and conflict fears. The higher fuel prices, according to the IATA chief, is adding to crippling losses... -
Airbus cancels A350 aircraft contract with Qatar Airways
European aircraft maker Airbus has cancelled its contract to deliver 19 A350 planes to Qatar Airways, a source close to the matter said Wednesday, amid a feud between the two aviation giants. Airbus had already cancelled a multi-billion-dollar order of 50 planes from Qatar Airways, a major customer, earlier in... -
Qatar Airways orders 25 aircraft
The airline ordered 25 Boeing MAX 10 jets worth $3.3bn. -
Gulf airlines recoup losses, make profits after 2 years
The global aviation sector's losses, which rose to around S138 billion in 2020, dropped to nearly $42 billion in 2021. The IATA hopes that making profits this year appeared is within reach for the airlines as people are traveling in greater numbers and freight is doing very well despite economic... -
Qatar Airways terms Airbus a ‘bully’ as paint dispute continues
The head of Qatar Airways on Tuesday accused plane-maker Airbus of acting like a "bully" as their billion-dollar dispute over peeling paint looked no closer to a resolution. -
Oman Air to be a part of Oneworld alliance by 2024
Oman Air's joining will add new destinations to the Oneworld network including Duqm and Khasab in Oman and Chittagong (Bangladesh). -
Qatar Airways posts record profit
The profit result was "200 percent above its highest annual historical profit". -
Qatar Airways, Airbus look to settle billion dollar paintwork battle out of court
Qatar Airways and Airbus both said they wanted to settle a bitter billion dollar dispute out of court after the latest hearing Thursday in which each side claimed victory. The airline and leading plane maker have been fighting in the British courts for months over peeling paint on 23 A350... -
Qatar Airways rebuffs Airbus $220m compensation claim
Qatar Airways has denied that it owes Airbus $220 million in compensation for the rejected A350 aircraft. The Gulf carrier said that by refusing to accept two of the wide-body jets from Airbus it has in any way breached its contract with Airbus. -
Qatar Airways and Airbus dispute over A350 safety grows bitter
Qatar Airways on Monday accused aviation giant Airbus of blocking efforts to settle their billion-dollar dispute over the safety of the A350 as it announced that another plane has been grounded with peeling paintwork. -
GCC turbulence mires Airbus rise
Airbus has been mired in controversy despite its best efforts to increase its customer base, across the world in general and in the GCC in particular. -
Qatar emir meets Biden in shadow of Ukraine tensions
The move underscores the Qatar’s strategic importance, including in a scramble to shield European allies from potential Russian energy cutoffs. -
Boeing sells 34 cargo planes to Qatar Airways
This deal with Qatar Airways should boost Boeing and its latest widebody plane the 777X. -
Qatar Airways counters Airbus order cancellation with A350 video
The move came within mere hours of Airbus cancelling an order of 50 of its A321neo aircraft, which it was to deliver to the Gulf-based airline. -
Airbus cancels Qatar Airways plane order as feud deepens
The order was worth $6 billion at catalogue prices, though airlines are usually charged less for large purchases. -
Covid-19 rules shuttering Hong Kong aviation: Qatar Airways chief
Under Hong Kong's rules, if an airline brings in too many infected passengers on a particular route, it is banned from flying that route for two weeks. Qatar Airways has already been banned five times for that. -
QA arm expands Gulfstream fleet
Qatar Executive is a business-jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways. -
Airbus looks to go the arbitration way with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways in August stopped taking deliveries from Airbus over a problem that saw external paint degrading. -
Qatar Airways stops Africa flights
It has stopped flights to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. -
Qatar Airways welcomes first Boeing B777-9 aircraft to Doha
The aircraft, which is anticipated to join Qatar Airways fleet in the near future, will be the world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jet. -
GCC airlines fly into losses amidst Covid-19
With $126 billion in losses, airline industry recently confirmed that 2020 was the worst year on record for the struggling aviation sector. -
Qatar Airways gets $3bn govt assistance after huge loss
The airline reported an overall loss of $4.1 billion for the year to March 31, double the figure for the same period the year before due to the coronavirus travel downturn. Qatar is among several governments that have stepped in to support their national carriers through the coronavirus shutdown, which... -
Qatar Airways forced to ground 13 Airbus aircraft over surface issue
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has asked the airline to take the step due to a faster deterioration of the fuselage surface below the outer paint, the local reports pointed out. -
Saudi Arabia set to launch new airline targeting international flyers
The new airline is expected to carry people between nations within the region like Emirates, Qatar Airways Saudi airlines mostly operate domestic services and point-to-point flights Saudi Arabia is planning to launch a new national airline to target international flyers, said reports on Saturday, July 3. The move is aimed... -
Qatar Airways to fly to Zimbabwe, Zambia
Qatar Airways said with the two new routes, the carrier will operate over 100 weekly flights to 27 destinations in Africa The carrier's chief executive, Akbar Al Baker said the move would support the growth of tourism and economies in Zimbabwe and Zambia Come August, Qatar Airways...