The disadvantage of African airlines vis-à-vis Middle Eastern airlines will only be accentuated as they continue to grow.
Qatar Airways News
Qatar Airways (QR) Boeing 777 pilot Captain Jamil Areeki retires after serving the airline since its inception in 1993 (26 years ago).
Qatar Airways (QR) Boeing 787 Dreamliner was damaged after the right-hand main landing gear stuck in a drain at Hamad International Airport, Doha (DOH).
Qatar Airways (QR) announced its intention to launch a three-weekly one-stop flight between Amritsar (ATQ), India, and Toronto (YYZ), Canada from December 11, 2024, via its hub in Doha (DOH).
Under the leadership of ex-CEO Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways (QR) has grown rapidly across all fronts, which includes becoming the Most followed Airline on Social Media channels.
Qatar Airways (QR) expands its North American presence by announcing a new flight service to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Canada on December 11, 2024.
Qatar Airways (QR) expands its Amsterdam (AMS) operations from 10 to 14 weekly flights starting November 12, 2024, through March 29, 2025.
Qatar Airways (QR) is close to finalizing a deal to acquire a minority stake (possibly 20%) in Virgin Australia (VA), almost 1.5 years after its private equity owner Bain Capital delayed a billion-dollar float of the carrier and pivoted to courting strategic buyers.
According to a slot swap request form from Airport Coordination Ltd, Romanian national carrier Tarom (RO) appears to be transferring its slot times at London Heathrow Airport to Qatar Airways (QR).
Qatar Airways Cargo (QR) and Martinair (MP) plan to reduce their freighter services to South America in September 2024.