Qatar Airways

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 | Last Update : 12:20 AM IST

The incident is currently under investigation and a relief flight is being arranged to transport passengers onwards to Doha. (Representational image: AFP)

Qatar Airways diverts Delhi-Doha flight to Karachi after smoke indication

The aircraft landed safely in Karachi where it was met by emergency services, and passengers disembarked in an orderly manner using stairs

21 Mar 2022 11:51 AM

Qatar Airways says no new planes in 2020 or 2021. (AFP Photo)

Qatar Airways: no new Airbus, Boeing deliveries until 2021

International Air Transport Association warned in April that air traffic in Middle East would plummet by more than half this year

18 Jun 2020 3:42 PM

With the sale starting from today, the one-way codeshare agreement between the two carriers will enable Qatar Airways to place its code on IndiGo flights between Doha and Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad, IndiGo said in a statement. (Representational Image)

Qatar Airways signs one-way codeshare agreement with IndiGo for three routes

IndiGo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ronojoy Dutta and Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker signed the codeshare agreement in New Delhi.

07 Nov 2019 7:10 PM

IndiGo on Thursday signed a one-way codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, where the latter will be able to book seats on the former's flights on certain specific destinations. (Representational Image)

Have no interest in Air India, only IndiGo: Qatar Airways CEO

IndiGo on Thursday signed a one-way codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, allowing it to book seats on the former's flights.

07 Nov 2019 1:12 PM

IndiGo has about 40 per cent share of the domestic Indian market, is planning an aggressive push into more international destinations.

IndiGo, Qatar Airways to announce strategic deal

Qatar has in the past shown interest in investing in IndiGo but the Indian airline has resisted.

05 Nov 2019 2:49 PM

The agency, in its charge sheet filed against Talwar and others, has alleged that he had "conspired and lobbied with his aides" to facilitate "bilateral arrangements in favour of foreign airlines". (Photo: PTI)

Emirates among 4 airlines under CBI radar for taking Deepak Talwar's help

The CBI has also claimed to have found material showing Talwar extending help to Air Asia, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia and Emirates.

24 Sep 2019 8:33 AM

Khan, 66, is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday. (Photo: ANI | File)

Imran Khan arrives in US to reboot bilateral ties; will meet Trump tomorrow

This comes after the US president publicly criticised Islamabad, cancelled military aid and asked it to do more to fight terrorism.

21 Jul 2019 1:01 PM

The blockade on Qatar and withdrawal of 28 weekly between Doha and cities of New Delhi and Mumbai has increased the pressure on available seat capacity in Qatar-India routes, Qatar Airways said. (Photo: File | AFP)

Open to partnership proposal from Indian carriers: Qatar Airways

The carrier submitted a formal request to Indian authorities for an additional capacity on a temporary permit basis.

17 May 2019 10:49 AM

At least three commercial flights departed from Pakistan on Thursday. (Representational Image)

Pakistan to re-open airspace today

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) temporarily restored Pakistani airspace for commercial aviation, allowing some flights to depart.

01 Mar 2019 11:25 AM

The UAE, together with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain have banned Qatar Airways since June of that year as part of the dispute.

Qatar Airways CEO: Not interested in Jet Airways as backed by 'enemy' state

Abu Dhabi is part of the United Arab Emirates that cut ties with Qatar in 2017 over accusations of supporting terrorism.

15 Jan 2019 4:09 PM

The Qatar Airways flight, QR 541 from Kolkata to Doha had 103 passengers on board. (Representational Image)

Water tanker hits Qatar Airways plane at Kolkata airport, none hurt

The aircraft that took the hit has been taken away for repairs soon after the incident.

01 Nov 2018 1:01 PM

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

Qatar Airways CEO apologises for remarks on women, says 'was a joke'

Baker defended his airline's record of gender diversity, saying 44 per cent of their staff are female including some in senior positions.

06 Jun 2018 12:35 PM

Proposed airline would be fully financed by Qatar's sovereign fund. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar Airways will soon apply for launch of an Indian airline: Al Baker

Qatar Airways operates more than 200 aircraft and flies to over 150 destinations across six continents.

06 Jun 2018 12:29 PM

Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker (L) and Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce (R) attend a press conference at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual meeting in Sydney on June 5, 2018.(Photo: AFP)

'Of course' top job at Qatar Airways is held by a man: CEO

Akbar Al Baker said his airline had taken steps to address gender equality and said man leads it because it is a very challenging position.

05 Jun 2018 2:25 PM

Singapore Airlines Ltd said it would launch the world’s longest commercial flight in October, a near-19 hour non-stop journey from Singapore to the New York area.

Singapore Airlines to launch world's longest commercial flight

The Singapore-Newark flight marks the return of a popular route for Singapore Airlines.

30 May 2018 12:22 PM

Qatar Airways on Tuesday signed an interline partnership with Vistara, under which customers of the two carriers will have seamless travel to and from India to over 150 destinations.

Vistara, Qatar Airways sign pact to provide 'seamless' travel across 150 stops

Qatar Airways in the past had initiated talks with IndiGo for a marketing tie-up, which later failed to yield any results.

22 Aug 2017 5:31 PM

US officials instituted the ban in March across 10 Middle East cities over concerns Islamic State fighters and other extremists could hide bombs inside of laptops. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

After Gulf airlines, US lifts laptop ban from Qatar Airways

The laptop ban, along with Trump admin’s travel ban on 6 Muslim nations, has hurt Middle Eastern airlines.

06 Jul 2017 1:00 PM

American and Qatar are already members of the Oneworld marketing alliance, which allows passengers to earn and redeem points on each other's flights. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar Airways seeks 10 per cent stake in American Airlines

Qatar plans to buy at least $808 million in common stock of American Airlines.

22 Jun 2017 6:53 PM

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic and transport ties with Qatar a week ago (Photo: AFP)

Airspace ban for Qatar flights was to protect citizens: Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have long been major proponents of open-skies policies.

13 Jun 2017 5:03 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Twitter)

Saudi-Qatar dispute: Emirates’ flights connecting Doha suspended

Emirates said, the last flight from Dubai-Doha will leave at 2:30 am on June 6 while the last flight in the other direction is at 3:50 am.

05 Jun 2017 6:15 PM

1 of 2

Columns

Shobhaa De