TRIP REPORTSFeb 13, 2024Qatar Airways Promotes Doha as Stopover Destination: What Passengers Can See in DohaQatar Airways will partner with Qatar Tourism to promote Doha as a must-see destination for its passengers. The airline's destination management company, Discover Qatar, will create stopover packages for passengers interested in visiting Qatar. I recommend several attractions for people to visit based on my trips to Doha in December 2023 and January 2024.Read More →
NEWSJan 24, 2024Former Qatar Airways Chairman Receives 20-Year Jail Sentence for Multiple CrimesQatar Airways' former Chairman of the Board of Directors was recently handed a jail sentence over various charges. Ali Sharif Al-Emadi has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on account of money laundering. He has been found guilty of laundering over $5.6 billion from unconfirmed origins. In addition to money laundering charges, he has also been charged with bribery, abuse of position and power, and damage to public funds.Read More →
STORIESDec 19, 2023Qatar Airways Under Fire For Banning Aviation YouTuber Josh CahillQatar Airways, commonly praised for being among the world's best airlines, has recently come under negative spotlight over its reaction to a flight review posted on YouTube. Josh Cahill, a popular aviation YouTuber specializing in airline reviews, published a video titled "The Shocking Decline of Qatar Airways" in August 2023. Qatar Airways reacted furiously to Cahill's video by banning him from the airline and allegedly firing the cabin crew who operated that flight. Read More →
NEWSSep 19, 2023Freed American Prisoners Return Home: The Importance of Humanitarian FlightsThe five Americans freed as part of a $6 billion exchange with Iran arrived back in the United States on Monday. This situation highlights the importance of humanitarian flights. Time and time again, aviation has been a major player in facilitating responses to global issues, a topic that we will address today.Read More →
ROUTESAug 23, 2023Qatar Airways Cuts Service to PhiladelphiaQatar Airways has confirmed that it will cease flying to Philadelphia. The action comes as partner American Airlines moved its Doha flight from New York to Philadelphia. In response, the airline increased its New York frequency to thrice daily.Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2023Qatar Airways Sponsors Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix and MoreQatar Airways will sponsor the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, scheduled from October 6 to 8 at Lusail International Circuit. The airline will also sponsor a rugby match between New Zealand and South Africa taking place on August 25. Both initiatives are part of Qatar Airways' commitment to the sports industry.Read More →
NEWSAug 13, 2023Qatar Operates 'Ghost Flights' to Adelaide Through Regulatory LoopholeQatar Airways is operating near-empty 'ghost flights' between Adelaide and Melbourne in order to get around some particular government regulations set by the Australian Government. Read More →
NEWSAug 10, 2023EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways Unveils New Special LiveryQatar Airways recently signed a new deal with Formula One earlier this year, replacing Gulf competitor Emirates as the official airline partner. To commemorate this new partnership, Qatar Airways unveiled a brand new Formula One special livery on one of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.Read More →
NEWSJul 26, 2023Iberia Joins British, Qatar Airways in Massive Airline PartnershipIberia plans to join an existing partnership between Qatar Airways and British Airways to improve global connectivity. This will make one of the world's largest airline partnerships — which already covers more than 60 countries — even larger.Read More →
NEWSJul 05, 2023Qatar Airways to Be Official Airline of Formula 1 for 2024 SeasonFormula 1 has announced the racing calendar for the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship after receiving approval from the World Motor Sport Council. The 2024 season will again feature Qatar Airways as Formula 1's official airline and global partner.Read More →
