Qatar’s Al Baker Takes Swipe At Governments For Fees

As rapidly expanding Qatar Airways announced its 100th destination, the airline’s outspoken CEO, Akbar Al Baker, criticized governments for implementing charges like Europe’s emissions trading scheme (ETS). He says airlines serve as “cash cows” to compensate for governmental inefficiency. Speaking...

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