In an interview to Aerotelegraph, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said that some of the 50 A321neos the airline has ordered from Airbus will be of the new LR variant. Back in 2011, Qatar Airways placed an order of 50 A320neos. On December 8, 2017, the contract was renegotiated, and upgraded to 50 A321neos. But […]
Qatar Airways is set to report a large loss for the current financial year ending later this month, the Doha-based carrier’s CEO Akbar Al Baker confirmed on March 7, 2018. The carrier remains defiant as it faces a blockade placed on Qatar by its Middle Eastern neighbors by announcing new flights to numerous destinations across […]
The new kid on a block is ready to take off. Airbus announced on February 20, 2018, the delivery of its brand-new A350-1000 – the longest-fuselage version of A350 XWB jetliner – to launch customer Qatar Airways. The aircraft is the first of 37 A350-1000s ordered by Qatar. The carrier is both the largest Airbus A350 XWB […]
Kingboard Chemical announced selling a 9.61% share in Cathay Pacific Airways to Qatar Airways, making the latter the third-biggest stakeholder in Hong Kong’s flag carrier. This is also the first Middle Eastern investment into an East Asian airline. Kingboard Chemical announced the agreement of selling 9.61% of the total issued share capital of Cathay Pacific […]
Airline reveals order for two Boeing 747-8 freighters and four 777-300ERs. Order a sign of airline’s robust growth, continued expansion and significant contribution to the US economy. Airline also received the first of its 747-8Fs at a delivery ceremony in Seattle. Qatar Airways has announced an order for two Boeing 747-8 Freighters and four 777-300ERs, […]
New dedicated 24/7 Twitter channel to enhance passengers’ customer service experience Hailed as ‘the world’s favourite airline’ on Facebook DOHA, Qatar – Getting in touch with Qatar Airways’ Customer Service team has been made even easier today thanks to the launch of a brand new dedicated 24/7 Twitter channel. Although the online support function already […]
Additional summer frequency to Russian capital brings total daily flights to three Airline celebrates 14 years of award-winning service to Moscow this August DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it has added additional flights to its Moscow route, bringing the total frequency to 21 flights per week between Doha and the […]
American Airlines announced the termination of the codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways due to illegal subsidizing claims. The US carrier claims it no longer makes sense to sell Qatar Airways and Etihad’s tickets on its website and share revenue, but this decision would not have financial consequences. According to the airline, the […]
Qatar Airways exempted from ban on electronic devices on board all US-bound flights from the five-star Hamad International Airport. Airline committed to US expansion on its ultra-modern long-haul fleet with forthcoming launch of service to San Francisco. Qatar Airways serves 10 destinations across the US, including double-daily flights to New York, soon to feature the […]
National Carrier of the State of Qatar now offers five weekly flights between Doha and Nice as it continues its rapid expansion plans. New route served by the Qatar Airways B787 Dreamliner provides passengers in the South of France connection to more than 150 global destinations. Qatar Airways is delighted to announce the launch of […]
