Qatar Airways to boost flights by 21% as demand rebounds

Qatar Airways announced plans for sharp growth on Tuesday, as the travel industry recovers from the pandemic.

Announcing objectives at the ITB tourism fair in Berlin, the Gulf carrier said it would add seven destinations, restore 11 others and boost frequency to 35 markets – marking a 21% rise in flights by July 2023, compared with the same month last year.

Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, speaking in his first appearance since settling a major legal dispute with Airbus, said the airline was being conservative in its plans because of its dependence on deliveries from Airbus and Boeing.

via Reuters