Qatar Airways

The Doha-based carrier last served the city in 2023.

The specially painted Boeing 777 will operate in Europe, the U.S., and Asia before and during the tournament.

Airspace in Israel and much of the Arab Gulf region is closed.

Military activity in the Persian Gulf has brought commercial aviation to a grinding halt in the region.

Additional flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban will start in February and March.

Nearly 120 of the carrier’s widebody aircraft are now equipped with the satellite-based technology.

More than 50% of the carrier’s widebody fleet is now equipped with satellite internet.

The Hong Kong-based carrier will buy back its shares for $896 million.

The Doha-based carrier is expanding its footprint in Africa.

The carriers’ new agreement covers 19 destinations in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.