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2026
WestJet and Qatar Airways sign codeshare partnership
WestJet says it signed a codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways. The airlines will place their codes on selected flights, including Qatar Airways flights to Doha from Toronto and Montreal and WestJet-operated flights from those cities.
2026
Qatar Airways retires idle A330 aircraft as Iran war continues
Reuters exclusively reports that Qatar Airways is retiring its idle A330 aircraft as the Iran war continues.
2026
Qatar Airways sends pilots to RwandAir as Iran war continues
Reuters exclusively reports that Qatar Airways is sending pilots to RwandAir as the Iran war continues.
2026
Qatar Airways Holidays launches Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2026 stopover packages
Qatar Airways Holidays launched exclusive Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 stopover packages, integrating three-day race tickets with flights and hotel accommodation for passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport. The packages are expected to be available for booking later this month.
2022
Oneworld members commit to purchase Gevo sustainable aviation fuel
Oneworld airlines committed to buy up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel from Gevo. Delivery is expected to begin in 2027 for a five-year term, for member-airline operations in California.
2022
Qatar Airways launches direct flights from Doha to Kano
Qatar Airways launched its first direct flight from Doha to Kano, Nigeria.
2022
Boeing launches the 777-8 Freighter
Boeing launched the 777-8 Freighter on January 31, 2022, with Qatar Airways as its launch customer. Qatar Airways placed a firm order for 34 aircraft and options for 16 more.
2021
Qatar Airways grounds 21 A350 aircraft amid surface degradation concerns
Qatar Airways said it had grounded 21 A350 aircraft, citing accelerated degradation of their fuselages beneath the paint. The airline called the condition significant.
2021
Qatar Airways files UK court claim against Airbus over A350 surface damage
Qatar Airways said it had started proceedings in a UK court against Airbus over surface flaws on A350 jets. Qatar Airways said the condition had led to 21 of its A350s being grounded; Airbus maintained that the aircraft were safe to fly.
2021
Qatar Airways announces National Day fare promotion
Qatar Airways announced a National Day promotion offering up to 35 percent off all-inclusive fares to more than 140 destinations. The offer was available for purchase from December 12 to 18, 2021, for travel between December 26, 2021 and June 15, 2022.
2021
Qatar Airways offers discounted fares for travel to Europe and beyond
Qatar Airways offered special tickets and discounts for travel from Australia for trips between February 1 and October 31, 2022; the promotion was valid November 4–11, 2021.
2021
Qatar Airways announces Sharm El-Sheikh service
Qatar Airways announced that it would launch a new service to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on December 3, with twice-weekly flights.
2021
Qatar Airways announces Shenzhen–Hong Kong ferry transfer service
Qatar Airways announced a sea-to-air ferry transfer service from Shenzhen Shekou Port to Hong Kong International Airport’s SkyPier, scheduled to begin on April 15.
2021
Qatar Airways announces Shenzhen–Hong Kong ferry transfer service
Qatar Airways announced a sea-to-air ferry transfer service from Shenzhen Shekou Port to Hong Kong International Airport’s SkyPier, scheduled to start on 15 April 2021. The service is described as providing passengers in the Greater Bay Area access to the airline’s global network.
2021
Qatar National Tourism Council announces Chefs of Qatar festival collaboration
Qatar National Tourism Council announced the Chefs of Qatar Virtual Food Festival in collaboration with talabat and Qatar Airways. The festival was scheduled to take place from 1 April to 12 May 2021.
2021
Qatar Airways partners with Diptyque on passenger toiletries
Qatar Airways partnered with Diptyque to supply a new range of toiletries for first- and business-class passengers on aircraft and at lounges.
2021
Qatar Airways and Iberia expand codeshare partnership
Qatar Airways expanded its strategic partnership with Iberia by signing a codeshare agreement intended to offer additional travel options across their networks.
2020
Qatar Airways fined for carrying a COVID-19-positive passenger
A mobile court at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport fined Qatar Airways Tk 500,000 for carrying a passenger who tested positive for COVID-19 on its flight.
2020
Qatar Airways establishes Mariner Lounge
Qatar Airways established a complimentary Mariner Lounge at Hamad International Airport for seafarers and offshore workers travelling with the airline to use between flights.
2020
Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2022 aircraft livery
Qatar Airways unveiled a Boeing 777 painted in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 livery to mark two years until the tournament. The airline said more aircraft in its fleet would feature the livery.