October 31, 2019 12:00 am ET
August 6, 2019 12:00 am ET -
Jazeera Airways Announces London Flights
Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has announced that it will launch a route between Kuwait City and London. The new route is scheduled to begin on Oct. 27 and will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320neo between Kuwait International Airport and…
June 3, 2019 12:02 am ET -
New EU Regulation Takes Aim at Middle East Carriers
Airlines in the United States have for years been crying over alleged subsidies that Middle Eastern carriers receive. The U.S. carriers will tell anyone who will listen that the so-called ME3, which includes Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Emirates are all…
June 15, 2018 7:00 am ET -
Etihad Reduces Losses for 2017 to $1.5 Billion
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced it is still operating at a loss for 2017, following on from a troubled 2016 which saw the airline post a deficit of $1.95 billion. The company cites increased fuel costs along with the…
April 26, 2018 8:00 am ET -
The 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference Opens in Doha
On Monday, the 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) officially began at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The conference started with the playing of the Qatari national anthem. Among those in attendance was Qatar Airways Group's own CEO,…
January 29, 2018 6:24 pm ET -
U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open…
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to announce tomorrow an agreement with Doha-based Qatar Airways in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute between the three U.S. legacy carriers and the gulf carriers. A hallmark point of the…