Qatar Airways CEO: Claims about sexist employment policies ‘not true’
In a live TV interview yesterday with CNN business anchor Richard Quest, Akbar Al Baker maintained that the airline operated "progressive" work practices.
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Al Baker: Qatar Airways open to privatization once growth tapers off
For now, however, government ownership is helping the airline to grow at its current rapid pace, the national carrier's CEO was reported as saying during a meeting this week.
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Qatar Airways chief confirms airline now government-owned
The restructuring took place during last year's leadership transition, but this appears to be the first time Akbar Al Baker has publicly discussed the move.
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Global aviation industry descends on Doha
More than 1,000 international airline executives and foreign journalists are meeting in Doha this week to discuss the state of air travel today, putting host Qatar under the spotlight.
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Aviation conference in Doha to tackle Gulf aircraft congestion
Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates are among the fastest-growing airlines in the world. But a finite amount of airspace could hamper their future growth unless regulators take action, industry experts say.
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Qatar Airways chief blames Bechtel for airport delay, predicts end-of-year opening
Despite its failure to open to passenger traffic on April 1, Hamad International Airport is still going to be fully operational by the end of 2013, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar…
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High fares from Doha due to lack of competition, suggests Qatar Airways CEO
It’s not all in your head – flights beginning and ending in Doha on Qatar Airways are more expensive than flights transitting through the country. That’s because of competition –…
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Qatar Airways considers launching a new airline in Saudi
Qatar’s national carrier has announced that it’s in talks to launch a new domestic airline in Saudi Arabia. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is hoping to take advantage of…
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