Akbar Al Baker

Qatar Air chief: US carrier claims are “baseless”

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Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive for Qatar Airways, held a press conference in Washington D.C. last week, adding the airline's voice to the ongoing US Open Skies debate. During his visit, Al Baker also met with government officials and prepared for upcoming US launches to Los Angeles, Boston, and Atlanta. Al Baker refuted the "baseless" claims of the "Big Three" US airlines (American, Delta & United), calling them "a transparent attempt to block new competition and limit consumer … [Read more...] about Qatar Air chief: US carrier claims are “baseless”

Qatar Air chief: US carrier claims are "baseless"

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Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive for Qatar Airways, held a press conference in Washington D.C. last week, adding the airline's voice to the ongoing US Open Skies debate. During his visit, Al Baker also met with government officials and prepared for upcoming US launches to Los Angeles, Boston, and Atlanta. Al Baker refuted the "baseless" claims of the "Big Three" US airlines (American, Delta & United), calling them "a transparent attempt to block new competition and limit consumer … [Read more...] about Qatar Air chief: US carrier claims are "baseless"

Qatar Airways adds three US routes

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Qatar Airways announces the next phase of its USA route development with the introduction of three new routes to Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. Effective 1 January 2016, Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Los Angeles, California with the airline’s flagship B777 aircraft. From 16 March 2016, the airline will launch daily flights to Boston and will operate its latest flagship A350 XWB. Atlanta, Georgia, will be Qatar Airways’ third new route to the US and will … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds three US routes

Qatar to increase capacity to Bengaluru

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Qatar’s national airline is continuing its expansion plans in India with a significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru from 1 August 2015. Currently Qatar Airways operates a B787 on the Doha-Bengaluru route. Starting 1 August, the Doha-Bengaluru route operated by B787 will be replaced by a B777. Group chief executive of Qatar Airways, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker said: “India is growing as an economic hub and shows enormous potential, and our … [Read more...] about Qatar to increase capacity to Bengaluru

Qatar Airways keen to buy stake in IndiGo

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Qatar Airways is eyeing to pick up 49 per cent stake in India's largest low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines to expand it footprint in Indian aviation market after the new government increased the FDI limit, said the company's chief executive Akbar Al Baker, who was speaking at a news conference during ITB Berlin. Asked whether Qatar Airways would like to buy more of its oneworld partner, Akbar Al Baker said: “Yes, we would like to increase our stake in IAG at a later date. We have just … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways keen to buy stake in IndiGo

Qatar dispels rumours of withdrawing from Japan

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Qatar Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to its Japanese routes and denied the recent rumours of withdrawing from Japan following participation in the Qatari-Japanese Economic Forum held in Tokyo on Friday, 20 February 2015. The comments came following a forum visit led by the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and a group of VIP dignitaries from Qatar’s most significant organisations and companies. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, His … [Read more...] about Qatar dispels rumours of withdrawing from Japan