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travel5 days ago•1 min saved

American Airlines Trims Routes in Qatar, Mexico, and Tulum Amid Geopolitical and Financial Pressures

American Airlines has cut three major routes this year, including its longest non-stop flight to Doha, citing geopolitical unrest and weak financial performance. The carrier also dropped service to Tijuana, Mexico, and Santa Maria, California, while planning to reduce frequencies in Tulum, Mexico, starting in 2027. These cuts leave Qatar Airways as the sole non-stop operator between the US and Qatar, and reduce American’s presence in Tulum to a single daily flight.

via New York Post|

#american-airlines #geopolitical-tensions #qatar-airways

travel-and-aviation1 month ago•3 min saved

Singapore Airlines Reclaims Global Top Spot as Asian Carriers Dominate 2026 Skytrax Rankings

Singapore Airlines has been named the world’s best airline for 2026 by Skytrax, marking its sixth overall victory since the awards began in 1999. The ranking, based on a massive passenger survey, shows a significant shift toward Asian and Middle Eastern carriers, with Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific taking second and third places. European airlines struggled to compete for the top spots, with only six making the top 20, though Air France and Turkish Airlines secured specific category awards. The oneworld alliance was also named the world’s best airline alliance.

via Business Insider|

#cathay-pacific #oneworld-alliance #qatar-airways

aviation1 month ago•1 min saved

Qatar Airways Flight VA7 Lands in Doha After Two Men Threaten Crew with Gun

Two male passengers were restrained with cable ties and arrested in Doha after allegedly threatening crew and other passengers with a gun during a 14-hour flight from Melbourne. The incident, which occurred on September 11, 2026, involved the men becoming aggressive and physically assaulting staff, leading to a handover to local authorities upon landing.

via AOL.com|

#airline-security #aviation #doha

world2 months ago•8 min saved

Sydney Taxiway Near-Miss Involving Jetstar A320 and Qatar 777 Sparks Investigation

A Jetstar Airbus A320 taxiing to depart and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 being towed to a remote area narrowly intersected on intersecting taxiways at Sydney Airport, forcing abrupt braking that injured a flight attendant and damaged the nose-gear connection to the tug. The incident disrupted more than 150 flights as authorities investigate, with the ground controller and tug operator reportedly stood down for testing and Jetstar saying its pilots were following ATC instructions while the cause is examined.

via One Mile at a Time|

#aviation #jetstar #near-miss

business11 months ago•1 min saved

Qatar Airways Divests Entire Cathay Pacific Stake for $897 Million

Qatar Airways has sold its entire 9.7% stake in Cathay Pacific for about $897 million, marking its exit from Hong Kong’s flagship airline after eight years, as part of its strategic portfolio optimization. Cathay Pacific plans to buy back the stake at a premium, reflecting confidence in its future growth, and will fund the deal through internal resources and credit lines. The transaction will increase Swire Pacific and Air China's stakes in Cathay Pacific, with ongoing partnership through the oneworld Alliance.

via CNBC|

#airline-industry #business #cathay-pacific

business11 months ago•4 min saved

Qatar Airways Sells 10% Stake in Cathay Pacific: What's Behind the Move?

Qatar Airways is selling its nearly 10% stake in Cathay Pacific, bought in 2017 for around $662 million, now valued at approximately $892 million, with both airlines citing different reasons—Cathay Pacific for confidence in its future and Qatar Airways for recent profitability—though the true motivation may involve geopolitical considerations. The sale appears unusual given Qatar's typical investment approach and the lack of control implications, suggesting possible underlying political factors.

via One Mile at a Time|

#airline-industry #business #cathay-pacific

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Passenger Threatens and Attacks During 14-Hour Flight, Sparks Travel Safety Concerns

A passenger on a Qatar Airways long-haul flight from Doha to New York filmed a disturbing incident where an elderly woman seated next to her leaned on her, made physical contact, and appeared to threaten her with a metal knife, leading to a report filed with the airline. Despite the distress, the airline did not acknowledge or apologize for the incident, highlighting concerns about passenger behavior and crew response on long flights.

via View from the Wing|

#airline #airline-safety #long-haul-flight

world1 year ago•5 min saved

Middle East Air Travel Disrupted by Regional Tensions and Airline Cancellations

Qatar Airways faced a major crisis when Iran launched missile strikes near Doha, leading to the immediate closure of Qatari airspace for over six hours, causing the diversion of 90 flights, stranding 20,000 passengers, and disrupting global operations. The airline responded with emergency measures, including hotel accommodations and rebooking efforts, and managed to restore operations within 18 hours, demonstrating a significant logistical challenge in modern aviation.

via PYOK|

#airspace-closure #aviation-crisis #diverted-flights

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Middle East Flight Disruptions Surge Amid Regional Tensions

Qatar Airways swiftly managed to rebook and accommodate all 20,000 stranded passengers within 24 hours after a brief airspace closure caused by Iran's missile strike, demonstrating exceptional crisis management and customer service.

via Live and Let's Fly|

#airspace-closure #business #crisis-management

travel1 year ago•1 min saved

American Airlines Partners Exclusively with Citi in Lucrative Credit Card Deal

American Airlines flight attendants will continue to earn commissions on approved credit card applications under a new deal with Citibank. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways miles can now be converted to Marriott points, though it's not a favorable exchange. Air Canada will restrict basic economy fares from carrying full-sized bags starting next year, with exceptions for certain members. Dallas is considering major changes to Love Field airport, and a judge has rejected Boeing's 737 MAX plea deal due to DEI criteria for a compliance monitor.

via View from the Wing|

#air-canada #american-airlines #boeing-737-max

aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

Qatar Airways Nears Major Aircraft Orders from Airbus and Boeing

Qatar Airways is nearing a decision on a major aircraft order, expected to include around 200 jets split between Airbus A350s and Boeing 777Xs. This move aims to address the airline's need for new wide-body jets to replace older models and expand capacity. The final decision may be announced at the Farnborough Air Show in late July.

via One Mile at a Time|

#airbus #aircraft-order #aviation

businessaviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Qatar Airways Nears Major Boeing and Airbus Widebody Order

Qatar Airways is close to finalizing a major order for around 200 widebody jets, split between Boeing 777X models and Airbus A350s, with a decision expected by the Farnborough Air Show next month.

via Reuters|

#airbus #boeing #businessaviation

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

"12 Injured as Qatar Airways Flight to Dublin Hits Severe Turbulence"

Passengers on a Qatar Airways flight experienced extreme turbulence, causing unbuckled travelers to be thrown around the cabin and resulting in 12 injuries, including eight hospitalizations. Many passengers described the terrifying ordeal, with some fearing for their lives. Despite the chaos, flight attendants continued to provide service, earning commendation from the passengers.

via New York Post |

#flight-safety #injuries #passenger-experience

aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

12 Injured as Qatar Airways Flight Hits Severe Turbulence

A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin experienced severe turbulence over Turkey, injuring 12 people, including passengers and crew. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed safely in Dublin, where emergency services attended to the injured, with eight passengers taken to the hospital. Passengers described the turbulence as extremely frightening, with some being thrown from their seats. An internal investigation is underway.

via Fox Business|

#aviation #boeing-787-9-dreamliner #dublin-airport

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"12 Injured as Qatar Airways Flight to Dublin Hits Severe Turbulence"

A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin experienced extreme turbulence, resulting in injuries to twelve passengers. This incident follows a similar event on a Singapore Airlines flight that caused injuries to 104 passengers and the death of a man with a heart condition.

via CNN|

#aviation-safety #doha-to-dublin #injuries