Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker believes the blockade against the State of Qatar and Qatar Airways failed as it has not served its intended purpose—to isolate the country.
Qatar Airways resumed flights from its Doha hub to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 19, with plans to restart services to Boston, Los Angeles and Washington Dulles on July 1.
Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker has told both Airbus and Boeing the carrier will not be taking any aircraft this year or next due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK-based Sky News.
Qatar Airways has added more onboard safety measures amid the COVID-19 crisis as the flag-carrier ramps up service again and begins its renewed codeshare with American Airlines.
Cathay Pacific shareholder Qatar Airways is willing to invest more in the Hong Kong airline, which is currently working on a restructuring plan to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
Qatar Airways and Standard Chartered bank announced April 14 that they have signed a deal for $850 million to help fund the purchase of seven Boeing 787-9s.