Completes Starlink rollout of Airbus A350 within eight months Middle East Carrier, Qatar Airways, has “become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink.” The airline says it has also “equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-breaking eight months in December 2025.” Qatar Airways confirms that to date, “it is operating three Dreamliners with the fastest Wi-Fi …
Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific sign Buy-Back Agreement
Cathay Pacific Airways has confirmed that Qatar Airways has signed an “undertaking in favour of Cathay to execute a buy-back agreement pursuant to which Cathay will buy back all of Qatar Airways’ shareholding in Cathay.” The Hong Kong based carrier Cathay confirms that Qatar Airways’ shareholding in its company “represents approximately 9.57% of the total issued shares of Cathay. The …
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Sign Codeshare Partnership Agreement
Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare partnership with Air Algérie to “increase the access to seamless connectivity between Algeria and key markets in Asia and the Middle East through the Hamad International Airport.” According to Qatar Airways, based on its existing interline partnership with Air Algerie, the codeshare will provide its customers “easier access to Algiers as well as six other key destinations in …
Qatar Airways GCEO’s Statement On How It Dealt With the Fallout of Regional Tensions, As Qatari Airspace Reopens
To all our passengers who place their trust in Qatar Airways, This week brought an operational crisis few airlines will ever encounter, and one that challenged the very core of what it means to run a global airline. At around 18:00 local time on Monday, 23 June, an unexpected and unprecedented closure of Qatari airspace forced Qatar Airways to suspend …
Qatar Airways Reinvents Travel Bookings with Sama at Web Summit Qatar 2025
For the second consecutive year, Qatar Airways has sponsored “Web Summit Qatar debuting revolutionary travel AI tools and announcing its four-year long-term commitment as the Official Lifestyle and Travel Partner of the yearly event.” Qatar Airways opened the event with “its latest innovations including Sama’s AI Booking, Dream Destination – The Pulse, QVerse Multi-Sensory Experience, AI Menu, Privilege Club Collection, and …
Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake In Airlink
Gulf carrier, Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in leading Southern Africa airline, Airlink. Qatar says the “investment in Airlink – which flies to more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries – will enhance a code-sharing partnership between the two airlines. The deal will bolster the World’s Best Airline’s Africa growth strategy and cement its role as a …
Qatar Airways Launches Flights to Kinshasa, Increases capacity to Luanda
Qatar Airways has expanded its network in Africa to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The addition of Kinshasa increases the number of destinations in Africa served by Qatar Airways to twenty-nine. “The new route will be served by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, equipped with 22 Business Class seats and 232 Economy Class seats”, according to the airline. The airline …
Qatar Airways Group Reports Strong Financial Performance
Qatar Airways Group has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2023/2024. According to the airline, the year to date has been characterised by “ambitious yet sustainable growth in the network that will deliver long term economic value to Qatar, many global partners as well as destination countries. The return to service of the majority of the …
Al Baker leaves Qatar Airways Group After 27 years
Qatar Airways Group has confirmed that “after 27 years of remarkable service, its Chief Executive – His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as Group Chief Executive for Qatar Airways.” Qatar Airways says, “Under H.E. Mr. …
Qatar Airways, Airlink Sign Comprehensive Codeshare Agreement To Enhance Connectivity Across Southern Africa
Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travelers more choice, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world. This new codeshare agreement means travelers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using a single reservation with seamless ticketing, check-in, …









