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Air Italy Begins Operations with Inaugural Flight to New York

June 2, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In a major step forward for the reincarnated Italian airline Air Italy, the airline flew its first ever flight in its new branding from its home base at Milan’s Malpensa Airport to New York’s JFK

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Innovative Aircraft Cabin Interior Designs Honored at AIX2018

April 14, 2018 John Flett

The Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) was held in Hamburg, Germany this week, an industry event which has in the past attracted over 16,000 attendees. AIX 2018 is described as ‘the world’s leading event for airlines

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Qatar Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse

February 21, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Qatar Airways was once again the launch customer for the newest variant of the Airbus A350 on Tuesday. After being the first customer to receive the Airbus A350-900 in January 2015, the CEO was determined

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Italy’s Meridiana Relaunches as Air Italy

February 19, 2018 John Flett

The Italian aviation market continues to provide headlines as it was announced on Monday that Sardinian-based carrier Meridiana would be rebranded as Air Italy with fleet expansion plans and a base at Milan Malpensa. The

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Japan Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreements with Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways

February 4, 2018 Samuel Chen

Japan Airlines has announced that it will be expanding its existing codeshare agreements with Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways, allowing customers of all airlines to have more access to cities that the airlines serve around

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British Airways Applies for Additional Wet Lease Aircraft from Qatar Airways

January 2, 2018 Andy Nelson

British Airways has submitted yet another application to wet lease six Qatar Airways Airbus A320s. The application is for aircraft to be used from February to April, with British Airways citing “exceptional needs to enable

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Qatar Airways Takes a Minority Stake in Cathay Pacific

November 6, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Qatar Airways has just announced its acquisition of a minority stake in Cathay Pacific, with the Gulf airline set to become Cathay Pacific’s third largest shareholder. The 9.6 percent stake, equivalent to 378,188,000 shares of

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Another Gulf Carrier Backing: Qatar Airways Invests in Italy’s Meridiana

October 3, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The state-owned flag carrier based in Doha, Qatar Airways, announced that it has finalized a deal with Sardinia-based airline Meridiana, to purchase a 49 percent stake in the Italian carrier, while Meridiana’s parent company will

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Qatar Airways Orders More 777-300ERs, Outlines Future Cargo Plans

September 26, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At the Boeing Everett Delivery Center on Monday, Qatar Airways received its first of two Boeing 747-8F freighter aircraft. The delivery ceremony was attended by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al

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Qatar Airways Set to Launch Service to Canberra

July 25, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Doha-based Qatar Airways has announced a new service to the capital city of Australia, Canberra. The new service, which is scheduled to start on Feb. 12, 2018, will not be a direct flight, but will

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American Airlines Plans to Drop Codeshare Agreements with Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways

July 12, 2017 Joe Pesek

In a statement, American Airlines confirmed on Wednesday that it has notified both Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways that it will not extended its codeshare agreements. Official notice was given to the two carriers on

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Qatar Airways Moves Forward with Plan to Purchase Part of American Airlines

July 6, 2017 Joe Pesek

Despite continued public relations attacks from major U.S. airlines on carriers in the Middle East, Qatar Airways plans to move forward with its initiative to begin purchasing shares of up to 4.75% of American Airlines’

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Qatar Airways Approved to Operate British Airways Flights During Cabin Crew Strikes

July 1, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Qatar Airways has been approved to operate flights on behalf of British Airways during a planned cabin crew strike set to start on July 1 and last 16 days. The strike is the latest in

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Updated: Qatar Airways Expresses Interest in 10% Stake in American Airlines

June 22, 2017 Joe Pesek

American Airlines announced early Thursday morning that Doha-based carrier and fellow oneworld alliance member, Qatar Airways, has expressed interest in purchasing a 10 percent stake in American. At current share prices, this would account for

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Gulf Carriers Halt Flights to Qatar Amid Geopolitical Dispute

June 5, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

On Monday, multiple Gulf carriers announced they are suspending services to Qatar amidst a growing dispute between Qatar’s government and several Arab countries on terrorism concerns in the region. The carriers, which include Etihad, Emirates,

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Qatar Airways Offers Free Hotel Stay for Travelers in Doha

May 3, 2017 Joe Pesek

In an attempt to compete with rival gulf carriers, Qatar Airways has announced that it will offer a complimentary night in a hotel in Doha for those who take advantage of its stopover program this

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Opinion: Service Rather Than Subsidies Explain the Gulf Carriers’ Success

April 24, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

It’s no secret that airlines in the U.S. have had a tense relationship with the three largest Middle Eastern airlines. American, Delta, and United have continually argued about the alleged unfair advantages that Qatar, Emirates,

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Qatar Continues Planning for New Domestic Airline In India

April 18, 2017 Akhil Dewan

In an effort to compete with Emirates and Etihad within India, Doha-based Qatar Airways has been eyeing a large expansion by creating a new domestic airline within the Indian market. Last month, Qatar Airways CEO

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Qatar Reveals New Long-Awaited Business Class Product

March 8, 2017 Matthew Garcia

To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, Doha-based Qatar Airways has announced some sizable upgrades to their passenger experience. Qatar has released a new business class cabin which has raised the bar from previous standards. The new

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Qatar Airways Increases Stake in IAG

May 19, 2016 Joe Pesek

After seeing success in its initial investment, Qatar Airways has raised its stake in International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) to a total of 15.01%. Current restrictions in the European Union allow foreign investors to hold

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Air Italy Begins Operations with Inaugural Flight to New York

Innovative Aircraft Cabin Interior Designs Honored at AIX2018

Qatar Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse

Italy’s Meridiana Relaunches as Air Italy

Japan Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreements with Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways

British Airways Applies for Additional Wet Lease Aircraft from Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Takes a Minority Stake in Cathay Pacific

Another Gulf Carrier Backing: Qatar Airways Invests in Italy’s Meridiana

Qatar Airways Orders More 777-300ERs, Outlines Future Cargo Plans

Qatar Airways Set to Launch Service to Canberra

American Airlines Plans to Drop Codeshare Agreements with Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Moves Forward with Plan to Purchase Part of American Airlines

Qatar Airways Approved to Operate British Airways Flights During Cabin Crew Strikes

Updated: Qatar Airways Expresses Interest in 10% Stake in American Airlines

Gulf Carriers Halt Flights to Qatar Amid Geopolitical Dispute

Qatar Airways Offers Free Hotel Stay for Travelers in Doha

Opinion: Service Rather Than Subsidies Explain the Gulf Carriers’ Success

Qatar Continues Planning for New Domestic Airline In India

Qatar Reveals New Long-Awaited Business Class Product

Qatar Airways Increases Stake in IAG

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