Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways boss apologises for saying a woman could not do his job

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said his remarks at the closing of a global airline gathering on Tuesday had been intended as a joke and taken out of context. 

Jun 06, 2018, 17:29 PM IST

Qatar Airways pilot falls ill midair, Doha flight diverted to Goa

A Qatar Airways flight on Saturday was diverted to Goa after the pilot fell ill midair.

Nov 11, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

Qatar buys 9.6% stake in Cathay Pacific

Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al-Baker said in a company statement that Cathay was "one of the strongest airlines in the world", adding it had "massive potential".

Nov 06, 2017, 14:58 PM IST

Qatar introduces visa on arrival facility for Pakistani travellers

Qatar has introduced a visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani passport holders, the media reported on Thursday.

Aug 31, 2017, 12:33 PM IST

Qatar takes fight with boycotting Arab bloc to trade body

The Gulf nation said late on Tuesday it had filed the grievance with the WTO's dispute settlement body alleging that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are violating laws and conventions related to trade.

Aug 01, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

United States laptop ban lifted on Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian operates 16 weekly non-stop flights to three US cities: daily flights to Chicago and New York, and two weekly flights to Detroit.

 

Jul 10, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

Qatar says it will not negotiate unless neighbours lift ''blockade''

Qatar has denied accusations by its neighbours that it funds terrorism, foments regional instability or has cosied up to their enemy Iran. 
 

Jun 20, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

Qatar Airways says service 'unaffected' by Gulf ban

Qatar Airways said on Wednesday that it was largely unaffected by the decision of several Arab countries to ban the Doha-based carrier from using their airspace.

Jun 14, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Saudi Arabia revokes Qatar Airways licence

"The General Authority of Civil Aviation has decided to cancel all licenses granted to Qatar Airways and to close all of its offices in the kingdom.

Jun 06, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

Qatar Airways suspends all flights to Saudi Arabia

Qatar Airways has suspended all flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until 11:59 GMT.

Jun 05, 2017, 15:03 PM IST

Qatar Airways offers 50% discount to transit passengers in biz class

Persian Gulf carrier Qatar Airways has lowered its business class fares by up to 50 percent for its flights to America, Europe and Africa from India via its Doha hub.

May 10, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

In dry Gujarat, 'heavily drunk' son of Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel taken off flight

Jaiman Patel reached the Ahmedabad International Airport in a drunken state, barely able to walk.

May 09, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

US, UK ban cabin laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Muslim-majority nations

The US and UK on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

Mar 22, 2017, 00:33 AM IST

Qatar Airways to set up airline in India

This will be the first of its kind airline venture in India that would be fully-owned by overseas entities and the proposal comes nearly nine months after the Indian government allowed 100 per cent foreign direct investment in the airlines segment.

Mar 09, 2017, 09:21 AM IST

Qatar to fly barred nationals after US travel ban stayed

Qatar Airways said Saturday it would fly passengers to the United States from seven previously barred Muslim-majority countries after a US judge temporarily halted a controversial travel ban.

Feb 04, 2017, 14:35 PM IST

Barcelona strikes new sponsorship deal with Japan`s Rakuten worth EUR 55 million

Rakuten will replace Qatar Airways, Barcelona`s shirt sponsor since 2013.

Nov 16, 2016, 19:46 PM IST

Fog affects flight services at Amritsar airport

The flights that were delayed include Air India, Qatar Airways, Spicejet and Air Canada.
 

Nov 02, 2016, 10:21 AM IST

Emirates plane with 300 people on board crash-lands in Dubai, firefighter killed

Dubai airport, the world`s busiest in terms of international passengers, resumed flights on Wednesday after a nearly four-hour shutdown caused by an accident involving an Emirates plane.

Aug 03, 2016, 21:57 PM IST

Prince Harry in Nepal on maiden official visit

Britain's Prince Harry on Saturday arrived here on his maiden visit to Nepal and called on Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to discuss bilateral cooperation.

Mar 19, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

Treated 'unfairly' in India; interested in IndiGo stake: Qatar

Alleging that Indian authorities treated it "unfairly" vis-a vs other Gulf carriers, Qatar Airways on Wednesday said it remains interested in buying stake in IndiGo despite losing out on an opportunity to participate in the budget carrier's IPO last year

Mar 16, 2016, 19:10 PM IST