Akbar Al Baker

Qatar Airways has announced that it is the new Main Global Partner of AS Roma Women’s Team for season 2020-21. This development sees the airline extend its partnership with AS Roma to…

Qatar Airways’ dedicated mission to take people home reflected in IATA traffic figures

Qatar Airways has announced a two-year partnership with UNHCR, the UN refugee agency to deliver on its purpose of providing humanitarian relief and assistance to the displaced globally.…

Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has announced the launch of its new global social media campaign #LoveQatar this week,  to help build solidarity and connect the international community…

Qatar Airways has secured USD 850 million in financing from Standard Chartered. The Middle Eastern carrier has used seven Boeing 787-9 aircraft as collateral on the deal. Akbar Al…

Qatar Airways Cargo announced it will resume scheduled belly-hold cargo operations to China with the utilisation of wide-body and passenger-configurated aircraft. The additional cargo…

Qatar Airways has announced it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Malta. The partnership reinforces Qatar Airways’ long-term commitment to Maltese passengers and to…

American Airlines has renewed its codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. The move comes just over two years after the pair very publicly fell…

Five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters departed to China carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support Cornavirus relief efforts. The five flights…

Qatar Airways has volunteered free air cargo transportation for medical relief aid organised by Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide to fight the coronavirus emergency. The…

Qatar Airways has confirmed it will launch flights to Dubrovnik, Croatia, on 18 May 2020. The national carrier for Qatar will also begin seasonal flights to Santorini, Greece, in the…

Qatar Airways has announced its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning business…

Qatar Airways has extended its congratulations to Liverpool FC, who were crowned World Club Champions following their 1-0 victory over Flamengo at the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019…

The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Langkawi, Malaysia touched down at Langkawi International Airport. Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive of Qatar Airways said: “Langkawi…

Qatar has won the rights to host the World Symposium of Choral Music in 2023. Held once every three years, the International Federation of Choral Music’s (IFCM) flagship event is…

Qatar Airways has announced services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the…

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Luanda, Angola, starting from 29 March 2020. The service, which operates up to five-times weekly to the capital and largest…

Qatar Airways has announced a new route to Langkawi, Malaysia. The service to Langkawi, starting 15 October 2019, is part of the airline’s strong expansion plans in Southeast Asia and…

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October this year. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first…

As the airline adds to its rapidly expanding European network, Qatar Airways’ first ever passenger flight to Portugal landed at Lisbon Airport on 24 June. Akbar Al Baker, group chief…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa group chief executive officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors…