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Qatar Airways Group Announces the New CEO

Qatar Airways Group announces a major change in leadership. His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker will step down as Group Chief Executive effective November 5, 2023, handing over the reins to Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. The Legacy of H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker During his 27-year tenure, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker transformed Qatar […]

Akbar Al Baker Steps Down as CEO of Qatar Airways After 26 Years

After steering Qatar Airways for more than a quarter-century, Akbar Al Baker, known for his outspoken and often controversial views, is stepping down as the airline’s CEO. His last day in office will be November 5th, according to recent reports. Al Baker has faced numerous challenges during his long stint as CEO. From navigating the […]

Qatar Airways Launches Direct Flights to Lyon

Qatar Airways has added a new destination to its French network by launching a direct flight from Doha to Lyon. The inaugural flight took off on July 3rd, and the airline hopes that this new service will boost tourism in the region. Celebrations on Inaugural Flight Passengers on the inaugural flight were treated to a […]

Qatar Airways Welcomes First New Airbus A350 After Long Wait

Qatar Airways is now home to its first new Airbus A350 aircraft in nearly two and a half years. A brand-new A350-1000 flew from Toulouse to Doha on May 12th. This significant event marks a milestone for the airline. The A7-ANT registered plane, the 20th A350-1000, brings the total count of A350s in Qatar Airways’ […]

Flight review: Qatar Airways Airbus A380 DOH – LHR Economy class

When the name “Qatar Airways” is said, the immediate thing that comes into my mind is the fact that the large majority of their passengers are transferring through Doha Hamad airport instead of going to visit Qatar. This is due to the large number of destinations that Qatar Airways and the One World alliance have […]

Update: Qatar Airways’ A350 Dispute with Airbus

There have been further developments in Qatar’s A350 situation with Airbus, as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) issued an official directive for 13 of Qatar Airways’ A350s to remain grounded last Thursday. The 13 grounded Qatar A350s are to remain out of service until a cause and solution can be determined for the surface […]