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Category Archives: Qatar Airways

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Will Qatar Airways Bail Out Malaysia Airlines? I Doubt It.

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 29, 2019October 29, 2019 8 Comments
Qatar Airways Malaysia Airlines

Qatar Airways has been named one of three airlines on a shortlist to invest in troubled Malaysia Airlines. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has sent mixed signals, making clear it will not acquire the airline, but leaving open the possibility of...

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Rumor: Qatar Airways Will Invest In TAAG Angola Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2019September 12, 2019 4 Comments

Angolan media is reporting that Qatar Airways is exploring a sizable investment in troubled TAAG Angola Airlines. In a move aimed at turning TAAG from a steady loss-leader into a profitable airline, state-owned TAAG is selling a 39% stake...

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Airline Labor Unions Assail Trump For “Cozying Up” To Qatar Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 7, 2019August 7, 2019 9 Comments
Airline Labor Unions Trump

Labor unions across the airline industry are outraged at President Donald Trump for siding with Qatar Airways and Air Italy in a recent White House meeting. There’s nothing that brings all sides together like a red herring over American...

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Montreal Looks Like Doha This Summer!

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 31, 2019July 31, 2019 10 Comments
Qatar Airways Montreal Wet Lease

Visit Montreal this summer and you just might think you are at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. This summer, you’re going to see a lot of Qatar Airways aircraft parked at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal....

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Qatar Airways Accelerates A380 Retirement

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 24, 2019June 24, 2019 17 Comments
Qatar A380 Retirement

Qatar Airways plans to retire its A380 fleet earlier than planned, joining a number of other airlines which do not see a long-term place for the Airbus superjumbo jet. Never one to beat around the bush, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar...

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Doug Parker Explains Why AA Hates Air Italy

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 16, 2019May 16, 2019 15 Comments
Air Italy AA Protest

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker sat down with Business Insider to discuss why Air Italy is viewed as such a threat. First, let me say that I am so tired of rehashing this issue over and over. But as...

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Economy Class Breakfast On Qatar Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 20, 2019April 20, 2019 Leave a Comment
Qatar Airways Economy Class Breakfast

Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. This week’s...

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Qatar Airways Blasts U.S. Lawmakers For Air Italy Criticism

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 15, 2019April 15, 2019 11 Comments
Qatar Airways Air Italy Attack

Qatar Airways is hitting back at U.S. lawmakers for the steady rain of criticisms over its investment in Air Italy. In a press release, Qatar forcefully and convincing lays out its case for why the fearing mongering from U.S....

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Qatar Airways Has Every Right To Ditch Oneworld, But Should Stay

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 7, 2019March 7, 2019 6 Comments

In January, I argued the question is not whether Qatar Airways is leaving oneworld, but whether Qatar Airways is plotting to take over oneworld. I stand by that assessment and think the latest threats by the eccentric Qatar Airways...

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Is Qatar Airways Plotting To Take Over Oneworld?

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019 9 Comments

Let’s play a game of imagination. Imagine a situation in which one airline decides to invest in several others. So the airline does. A little bit here, a little bit there. Now imagine that these other airlines are part...

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Qatar Airways’ Smug CEO Vows To Prove Critics Wrong

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 12, 2018October 12, 2018 5 Comments

I don’t need to take any lessons because actually I will teach them lessons. -His Excellency, Akbar Al Baker Qatar Airways has experienced a difficult year, recently reporting a $69 million loss after years of profitability. The Doha-based carrier’s...

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Review: Qatar Airways A380 First Class Doha to Paris

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 20, 2018May 31, 2020 9 Comments
Qatar Airways A380 First Class Review

After literally a day in the Al Safwa lounge, I ventured back into the terminal and proceeded to the gate for my connecting flight to Paris. This would be my first time aboard a Qatar Airways A380. Boarding had...

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Review: Qatar Airways A320 Business Class Kuwait To Doha

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 17, 2018May 31, 2020 2 Comments
Qatar Airways A320 First Class Review

I was going to call this an Al Maha Airways trip report, based on the livery of the aircraft, but it was a Qatar Airways flight in every other way. An excellent one at that. After arriving from Amman, I...

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Qatar Airways’ Strategic Plan For India On Hold

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 5, 2018September 4, 2018 3 Comments

Qatar Airways’ plan to create or invest in a full-service Indian domestic airlines has been placed on hold due to confusion over Indian regulatory policy. A few months ago, Qatar Airways announced grand plans to invest in a new...

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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 18, 2018

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

A trip is on the horizon…I’m anticipating a trip to Europe coming up, perhaps as early tomorrow. But for now, another week in LA. I didn’t even spend this many consecutive days on the ground when my son was...

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Qatar Airways First Class vs. Qsuite Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 15, 2018March 15, 2018 15 Comments
Qatar Airways Qsuite Business Class vs First Class

I’ve received many questions asking whether I prefer Qatar Airways First Class or fancy new Qsuite Business Class. Here’s a comparison of the two products. Qatar Airways still offers first class aboard its A380-800 aircraft. Thus far, Qsuite Business...

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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: February 25, 2018

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 26, 2018 Leave a Comment
Vietnam Airlines New Business Class

Hello from the American Express Lounge at San Francisco International Airport. I’m on my way home from FTU after a great weekend in Seattle. It was an honor to meet many readers. Remember, there are four upcoming Frequent Traveler...

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How Qatar Airways Promises to Combat Jet Lag with A350-1000

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2018 2 Comments
Qatar Airways A350 Jetlag

Qatar Airway’s latest aircraft, the A350-1000, entered service today between Doha and London. The new aircraft is equipped with several measures to combat jet lag and thereby maximize passenger comfort. But are these gimmicks or game changers? Qatar Airways...

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Fly Qatar Airways Qsuites for Less Than $2K R/T

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2018February 23, 2018 4 Comments

You can fly over 26 hours in Qatar Airways’ latest Qsuite Business Class for less than $2,000. One Mile at a Time notes an incredible round-trip fare from Muscat to New York. Return fares start at just $1783.71 r/t....

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Air Italy: Qatar’s Plan to Destroy Alitalia

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018 8 Comments

Air Italy wants to be the flag carrier of Italy, taking over beleaguered Alitalia’s long-held dominant position. Air Italy is actually already Italy’s #2 carrier, still flying under the Meridiana name. Last year Qatar Airways acquired a 49% stake...

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