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Founded
1993
Headquarters
Doha, Qatar
Alliance
oneworld
Qatar Airways is the state-owned national carrier of Qatar, headquartered in Doha. Founded in 1993 and relaunched under new management in 1997, the airline has grown into one of the world's largest and most awarded carriers, operating an extensive global network spanning more than 160 destinations across six continents.
The airline is widely recognized for its premium cabin products, particularly its award-winning Qsuite business class, which features private double beds and customizable configurations. Qatar Airways has consistently ranked among the top airlines globally by Skytrax, earning the title of World's Best Airline multiple times.
As a member of the oneworld alliance, Qatar Airways offers passengers extensive codeshare and interline partnerships. The airline also holds significant equity stakes in several other major carriers, including IAG (parent of British Airways and Iberia) and LATAM Airlines.
Hubs & network
Qatar Airways operates primarily out of Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar.
Fleet
Qatar Airways operates a wide-body-focused fleet including Airbus A350, A380, A330, and Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Qatar Airways has won Skytrax's World's Best Airline award multiple times, including five consecutive times from 2011 to 2017.
- ›The airline's Qsuite business class product introduced fully closing suite doors and double-bed configurations.
- ›Qatar Airways holds an approximately 25% stake in IAG, the parent company of British Airways.
- ›The airline operated one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the world.
- ›Qatar Airways was one of the few major carriers to continue operating international flights throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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