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2020
IAG announces €2.7 billion shareholder fundraising
IAG said it had struck a deal to raise €2.7 billion from shareholders to shore up its balance sheet. Shareholders had approved the fundraising plan earlier that week.
2020
Qatar Airways announces planned job cuts
Qatar Airways said it planned to make a substantial number of jobs redundant, including cabin crew roles, because travel had been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. The number of jobs was not specified.
2020
Qatar Airways and American Airlines sign a codeshare agreement
Qatar Airways and American Airlines signed a codeshare agreement to strengthen commercial cooperation and expand travel options. The agreement was subject to regulatory approval.
2020
Qatar Airways announces eight planned route destinations for 2020
Qatar Airways announced plans for eight new destinations to join its network during 2020. The source lists destinations in Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Ghana, Turkey, Angola, France and Cambodia; the routes were plans, not reported completed launches.
2020
Qatar Airways launches Qsuite on New Delhi–Doha flights
Qatar Airways launched its Qsuite Business Class seat product on its nonstop New Delhi–Doha flight, available on an A350-900 aircraft introduced on one of the route's two daily rotations.
2019
Qatar Airways launches Quisine economy dining service on China flights
Qatar Airways launched its Quisine economy-class dining service on flights from its seven China destinations to Doha. The service features larger meal portions, Chinese dishes as main courses and a wider selection of mid-flight snacks.
2019
Qatar Airways signs Bugesera airport investment partnership
Qatar Airways and the Rwandan government signed an investment partnership under which the airline will take a 60% stake in the new Bugesera airport project.
2019
Sky Express and Qatar Airways agree to cooperate on flights connecting Doha and Greek islands
Sky Express said it had signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to cooperate on flights connecting Doha with the Greek islands. Sky Express said the deal would allow passengers to travel across its network.
2019
Malaysia Airports offers Qatar Airways a one-year landing-fee waiver
Malaysia Airports Holdings said it would offer Qatar Airways a landing-fee waiver for one year in connection with the airline's new flights to Langkawi via Penang from Doha.
2019
Qatar Airways begins flights to Langkawi
Qatar Airways commenced its maiden flight to Langkawi from Hamad International Airport in Doha on October 15, 2019.
2019
LATAM and Qatar Airways expand codeshare partnership
LATAM Brasil and Qatar Airways expanded their codeshare arrangement: LATAM Brasil will place its code on Qatar flights from São Paulo to Doha and 25 additional destinations, while Qatar will add its code to more LATAM Brasil flights.
2017
Qatar Airways launches dedicated 24/7 Twitter support channel
Qatar Airways launched a dedicated 24/7 bilingual Twitter customer-service channel, where passengers can submit enquiries and receive replies in English and Arabic.
2016
Qatar Airways sponsors Chicago Beach Polo Cup
Qatar Airways was the title sponsor of the first Chicago Beach Polo Cup, a three-day tournament held in Chicago.
2014
Qatar Airways sponsors Best Of Washington
Qatar Airways partnered with Washingtonian Magazine for its annual AT&T Best Of Washington event, held on July 16, 2014.
2013
Passenger sues Qatar Airways over alleged trolley collision
John Karatzaferis filed a lawsuit against Qatar Airways, alleging that a flight attendant struck him with a trolley on a flight from Doha to Melbourne in August 2011 and caused injuries. The article reports that unspecified damages are being claimed.
2012
Qatar Airways launches three-day global sale
Qatar Airways launched a three-day global sale offering savings on fares to more than 100 destinations. The sale started on November 8 and was scheduled to end at 23:59 local time on November 9.