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Qatar Airways is the flag carrier of Qatar. The airline was one of the few that kept an international network running at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is currently in court with Airbus over A350 paint issues. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
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Qatar Airways
IATA Code
QR
ICAO Code
QTR
Airline Type
Hub(s)
Doha Hamad International Airport
Year Founded
1993
Alliance
CEO
Badr Mohammed Al Meer
Country
Country
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Qsuites & Starlink To Land In Philadelphia As Qatar Airways Officially Sets Return
The carrier announced its plans to restart service from its hub in Doha on Wednesday.
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By Paul Hartley
Emirates Vs. Qatar Airways Vs. Etihad: Which Carrier Has The Best Business Class?
These carriers all offer their own unique products.
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6 Airlines With The World's Most Superior First Class Dining In 2026
It's all about detail, selection, and convenience.
Massive 21-Hour Flights: Qatar Airways' 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Updated List]
There's a new number-one link. See all the details here!
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6 Airlines Home To The World's Most Superior Business Class Seats In 2026
From mini hotel rooms to gold-plated seats, these airlines offer business class products that are similar to first class in 2026.
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Here's How Much A Business Class Ticket On Qatar Airways' Boeing 777-300ER Actually Costs In 2026
Onboard the 777-300ER, you'll have four booking options, each with a stellar offering.
By Ethan Qualle
20% Of Qatar Airways' Fleet 'Grounded'? Which Aircraft Are Stored Where
At the time we’re making this video in late-May 2026, roughly 20% of Qatar Airways’ fleet is listed as ‘parked’. This inactive portion of the fleet is largely grounded due to geopolitical tensions in the middle east region, which have limited the route network that Qatar Airways would operate under normal circumstances.
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By Chris Loh
Qatar Airways Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown With Special Boeing 777 Livery
The carrier is the tournament's official airline partner.
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Only 9 Airlines Operate The Airbus A380 With A First Class Cabin: Here Is How Much A Ticket Costs
From Emirates showers to Singapore’s sky suites, here are the best Airbus A380 first-class cabins in 2026—and what they cost to fly.
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Qatar Airways QSuite Vs. Emirates Business Class: Here's What You Actually Get For Your Money In 2026
Qatar’s QSuite still leads on privacy, but Emirates offers a broader premium journey.
By Paul Hartley
Here's How Much A Business Class Suite On Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 Actually Costs In 2026
As Qatar Airways grounds its A380 fleet for months, the carrier's truncated network and aggressive pricing strategies leave a big decision to make.
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The carrier flew more than 41 million passengers during the 2025/26 financial year.
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By Josh Eyre
Qatar Airways Has Ended Airbus A380 Flights On 5 Routes [Updated List]
The airline's double-decker network has evolved significantly in recent years...
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Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 Is Back: These 2 Routes Resume In June
Knowing when to restart operations of the world's largest airliner is difficult amid the current uncertainty.
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Qatar Airways To Launch 3 Exciting New Long-Haul Routes [List & Map]
While the airline is resuming services to Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda, Bogota and Caracas are brand new destinations joining the airline's network!
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By Abid Habib
Qatar Airways Suspends Flights To 22 Cities Worldwide [Full List]
They're in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. See them all here!
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8,200 Miles: Qatar Airways Adds One Of Its Longest Flights With Bogota-Caracas Triangle Route
This new route is certainly set to turn a few heads, as the airline becomes the only gulf carrier to serve both Bogota and Caracas.
By Aaron Bailey
New 20-Hour Flights: Qatar Airways Unveils This Highly Unusual Ultra-Long Route
It becomes the carrier's new second-longest link, but will jump to first place later this year. Find out more here!
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Qatar Airways Cuts 49% Of US Flights: Inside The Massive Network Cull
Doha’s disrupted hub is forcing Qatar Airways to restore its US network in stages.
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By Paul Hartley
Here's How Much A First Class Ticket On A Qatar Airways Airbus A380 Costs In 2026
The Airbus A380's return has brought back one of the most exclusive ways to fly: First Class. But how much does this level of luxury actually cost?
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By Josh Eyre