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Australia and Qatar to hold ‘clear-the-air talks’ amid Qatar Airways flight saga

The QCAA and Qatar Airways hope the upcoming meeting will shed light on why their application was rejected, insisting that they face more stringent conditions in Australia than any other…

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Australian minister blocks release of ’embarrassing’ emails related to Qatar Airways flight block

Qatar Airways’ push to add more weekly flights into Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane has caused a political crisis for the Albanese government, which has struggled to explain why the bid…

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Qatar Airways CEO receives Lifetime Achievement Award from major airline association

Qatar’s national carrier received three more awards: 2024 APEX World Class Award, APEX Award for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, and the APEX Award for Global Best Food & Beverage.…

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Qatar Airways chief breaks silence as Australia transport minister blocks release of documents

Qatar Airways has expressed shock and disappointment in an Australian decision to block more flights as Australia’s transport minister refused a Senate request to disclose documents. Qatar Airways has slammed…

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Qatar Airways CEO says he is ‘sceptical’ about achieving net zero emissions by 2050

The CEO discussed the impact of supply constraints on the industry and advises competitors to focus on sustainability. However, it is still far ahead. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker…

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CEO says Qatar Airways could fly to 190 destinations if aircraft are delivered

In March, Airbus revived a 73-aircraft order with Qatar Airways that had been cancelled. Qatar Airways could increase the number of its destinations from the current standing of 177 to…

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Three Qataris listed in Forbes Middle East’s top travel and tourism leaders

In the 2023 list compiled by Forbes Middle East, hospitality companies, along with hotels and resorts, were the most represented with 59 entries. Forbes Middle East recognised three Qatari leaders…

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Qatar receives ‘Arab Tourism Capital’ key as official spotlights shifting views on Arab world

Arab Tourism Capital’s key handed over to Akbar Al Baker in a ceremony officially recognising Doha as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023. The Arab Tourism Capital’s key was handed…

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UK judge demands Qatar Airways provides evidence in Airbus case

For months, Airbus and Qatar Airways have been engaged in a major legal battle that has shaken the aviation world. A UK court has given Qatar Airways a 13-week deadline…

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