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IATA QR | CAO QTR | Callsign QATAR

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways Towers
P.O.Box 22550
Doha - Qatar
Tel: +974-449-6000 / 621717
Fax: +974-462-1533 / 621533
www.qatarairways.com

Subsidiaries:
The Qatar Aircraft Catering Company|
Qatar Airways Holidays
United Media International
Qatar Duty Free
Qatar Aviation Services
Qatar Distribution Company
Qatar Executive

Ownership: Government of Qatar & private investors, (for details, please see below).

Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C. operating as Qatar Airways, is the flag carrier of Qatar. Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world flying to more than 100 destinations with Doha International Airport as its main operating hub. The airline also operates one of the youngest fleets in the world (an average of 4 years).

Qatar Airways was incorporated in November 22, 1993. The airline commenced its operations on January 20, 1994 using a wet-leased Boeing 767-200ER from Kuwait Airways. It was originally owned by private members of the Al Thani royal family of Qatar. Subsequently was re-launched in 1997, under a new management team. Currently, the Government of Qatar holds 50% stake of Qatar Airways and the rest is held by private investors.
The airline employs more than 19,000 staff members covering the airline and its independent operating units, with 6,000 of them work for the latter.

Apr22

Qatar Airways to Introduce an Airbus A330 on the Vienna, Austria Route

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

DOHA, – Qatar Airways announced it will introduce an Airbus A330 aircraft on the Vienna, Austria route starting from September 1, 2014. Read More

Mar30

Qatar Airways Increase Seating Capacity on Melbourne Route

Sunday, March 30, 2014

DOHA – Qatar Airways the Doha-based airline announced it will increase its capacity on its Melbourne - Doha route, with a Boeing 777-300 aircraft, marking an increase of 30 percent capacity on the daily flights to Melbourne, amounting to 76 additional seats per day. Read More

Mar23

Qatar Airways to Launch 3 Weekly Flights to Djibouti, Ambouli International Airport

Sunday, March 23, 2014

DOHA – Qatar Airways today announced a further expansion of its route network in Africa with Djibouti joining its ever-growing list of destinations served direct from the airline’s Doha hub. Read More

Mar12

Qatar Airways to Upgrade Business Class Seats on A320 and A330-200 Aircraft

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

BERLIN – Qatar Airways announced it will upgrade of business class seats and entertainment systems on 7 Airbus A330-200 and 9 A320 aircraft part of the airlines’ “customer enhancement project” expected completion by the third quarter of 2014.