Akbar al-Baker

Not interested in Jet Airways as backed by ''enemy'' state: Qatar Airways CEO

Al-Baker said Qatar Airways would be "delighted" to take a stake in IndiGo.

Jan 15, 2019, 14:45 PM IST

Qatar introduces visa on arrival facility for Pakistani travellers

Qatar has introduced a visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani passport holders, the media reported on Thursday.

Aug 31, 2017, 12:33 PM IST

India's decision to auction air-traffic rights disappointing: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al-Baker

Disappointed at India's decision to auction air-traffic rights, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al-Baker Monday said it was against the country's interest to "restrict" foreign carriers from operating freely in its air space.

Feb 15, 2016, 22:50 PM IST

Qatar Airways boss accuses Delta of flying 'crap' planes

The chief of Qatar Airways on Monday denied his company receives subsidies and accused rivals Delta Air Lines of flying "crap" older planes, escalating hostilities between Gulf and American carriers.

Mar 16, 2015, 16:43 PM IST

European airlines 'cannot keep up': Qatar Airways chief

Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al-Baker boasted Wednesday that European carriers "cannot keep up" with competition from Gulf carriers, as his fast-growing airline welcomed the first Airbus A350 plane.

Jan 07, 2015, 21:37 PM IST