With cargo demand projected to exceed 2019 levels both in 2021 and 2022, it’s not surprising that passenger airlines will continue to lean on their cargo operations to supplement their revenue for the foreseeable future.
Qatar Airways is bringing some of its Airbus A380s back into service, as the airline seeks to offset capacity shortfalls caused by the grounding of its A350s.
The grounding of Qatar Airways’ Airbus A380 and A330 fleets during the pandemic was the major factor for doubling the airline group’s net loss for the financial year ending March 31.
Finnair’s new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines, flydubai adding a second destination in Romania, and PLAY’s Amsterdam launch plans are among the latest new route announcements and services resuming.
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 777-200 landed at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International (KBL) on Sept. 13, marking the first foreign commercial flight to the country since the Taliban takeover.
Qatar Airways further increased its presence in southern Africa with the launch of a service from Doha to Lusaka, Zambia, and then onward to the Zimbabwean capital Harare.
IATA’s real-time turbulence reporting program continues to expand both in size and scope, welcoming Qatar Airways as the first carrier from the Middle East region, the association and airline announced July 8.
Qatar Airways plans to expand the functionality of the IATA Travel Pass mobile app by linking the vaccination status of personnel to the electronic document.
South African-born Hendrik Du Preez talks about the potential for Qatar Airways in Africa. Thanks to the end of the blockade, many more opportunities are possible.