ALPA warns against government subsidies, including to Emirates, Etihad and Qatar
In a new white paper published by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), a pilot union based in…
Qatar Airways Boeing 777 suffers tire damage, diverts to Doha
A Qatar Airways Boeing 777 aircraft suffered nose tire damage while departing from Doha, Qatar to Bangkok, Thailand,…
Emirates, Etihad, Qatar: who started 2021 stronger? | Data
Just like the rest of the industry, the three largest Middle Eastern airlines had a tough 2020. All…
Qatar Airways encourages former pilots to apply for return
Qatar Airlines has reportedly informed its pilots who were laid off during the pandemic that they might apply…
Qatar Airways to cut costs by $1.2 billion after Gulf reconciliation
Qatar Airways said it would see its operational costs drop, as the airline’s flights are no longer prohibited…
Qatar Airways begins Seattle services with Boeing 777
Qatar Airways began its services to Seattle, United States operating the Boeing 777 aircraft on January 29, 2021. Qatar…
Qatar Airways resumes flights to UAE
On January 20, 2021, Qatar Airways announced that it would resume flights to the United Arab Emirates from…
Al Baker changes tone: Qatar Airways to continue taking aircraft
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Akbar Al Baker has seemingly changed his tone in regards to aircraft orders,…
Qatar Airways gets Egypt clearance, resumes flights
On January 13, 2021, Qatar Airways announced that it would resume flights to Egypt from January 18, as…
Qatar Airways Al Baker: We will only operate half of A380 fleet
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker indicated the airline’s future plans with its Airbus A380 fleet, stating…
Qatar Airways resumes flights to Saudi Arabia, gets Bahrain clearance
Qatar Airways is set to resume operations in Saudi Arabia after the country has restored diplomatic ties with…
Qatar Airways flies over Saudi Arabia 1st time after blockade
Qatar Airways has started rerouting flights to pass through Saudi Arabia airspace after the two countries agreed to…
Cracks found in Qatar A350 XWB only superficial, Airbus says
On January 3, 2021, Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 registered A7-ALL presented irregularities on its surface. The plane, ferried…
Cracks found in composite fuselage of Qatar A350 XWB
Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350-900, registered A7-ALL, was ferried to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Ireland, on November 13, 2020.…
Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to lift border blockade
On January 4, 2021, Saudi Arabia and Qatar agreed to reopen airspace, sea and land borders for the…
Qatar Airways grows South American network
Qatar Airways signed a new codeshare agreement with Brazilian air carrier LATAM Airlines Brasil and expanded its connectivity…
Qatar Airways boosts cargo capacity with three Boeing 777Fs
Qatar Airways Cargo received a delivery of three Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet on the first day…
Qatar Airways becomes largest A350 XWB operator
Qatar Airways positions itself as the largest operator of Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, after it welcomed delivery of…