Qatar Airways has secured four titles at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026, while retaining its 5-Star Airline rating, recognising the carrier’s passenger service, business-class offering and onboard connectivity.
The ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for Qatar Airways in its more than 30 years in operation, while the airline has taken measures to adapt to the crisis, Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al-Khater said.
Qatar Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Priority Pass to enhance rewards and travel benefits for members of its Beyond Business corporate travel programme.
Visit Newport Beach has inked a collaboration agreement with Qatar Airways under which the flag carrier will promote the Californian destination as a premier tourism hub for GCC residents, while supporting efforts to establish the region as a priority market for luxury tourism and business exchange.
Qatar Airways has signed Memoranda of Understanding with tourism bodies in Kenya, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, New Port Beach and the Maldives at ATM 2026, aiming to strengthen global travel through Doha and expand tourism promotion across key markets.
Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than 170 destinations during the 2026-2027 winter season, reflecting the airline’s network growth and reinforcing its position as a leader in global connectivity.
Qatar Airways is expanding its Saudi operations this winter, resuming flights to Qassim, Taif, Yanbu and Tabuk. The airline will operate more than 155 weekly flights to the Kingdom, strengthening connectivity through Doha’s Hamad International Airport and its global network.
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait from Saturday, August 8, restoring key regional links that had been suspended amid the wider regional conflict and disruptions to air travel.
Qatar Airways has resumed daily non-stop flights between Doha and Philadelphia, marking its 14th destination in North America. Relaunched on August 1, 2026, the route is operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Qatar Airways has launched its latest partnership with Uber for Business to enhance the corporate travel experience by delivering greater flexibility and convenience for businesses and corporate travellers worldwide.
