Akbar Al Baker

"Vashudev habibi, we are willing to give you one whole plane to make your TikTok videos, or maybe we can give you two litres of petrol free so you take this call for boycott back otherwise how will we survive?" CEO of Qatar Airways Akbar Al Baker says in the spoof video.

Coronavirus pandemic | Qatar Airways to carry India made medical supplies using passenger planes

These flights will be in addition to the cargo carrier's existing freighter services and have been introduced as a result of strong demand for Indian products such as pharmaceuticals and fresh produce

Qatar Airways considers buying Lufthansa stake: Report

"If there is an opportunity to invest in Lufthansa, we would like to do it," Akbar Al-Baker told dpa in Doha on Sunday on the sidelines of a visit of the premier of regional state Lower Saxony, Stephan Weil, to Qatar.

Interested in buying stake in IndiGo, but time is not right: Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker

The CEO of the middle-eastern airline also clarified that the company is not interested in buying a stake in Air India.

Have no interest in Air India, only IndiGo: Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker added that he is interested in buying a stake in IndiGo but this is not the right time as issues among promoters are yet to be resolved.

Qatar Airways will soon apply for launch of an Indian airline: Akbar Al Baker

Baker, who has been Qatar Airways' Group Chief Executive for over two decades, was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday.

Qatar Airways chief wants to expand fleet, look for US investments

Al Baker, who spoke at an event in which he formally accepted delivery of Qatar Airways' first Boeing 747-8 freighter, disclosed plans to acquire the four 777-300 aircraft, which can accommodate up to 396 passengers depending on the seating configuration.

India to examine if foreign airlines can fully own local carriers through investment partners

Rajiv Nayan Choubey also said the government had not received any proposal from Qatar Airways to start a local airline.

Qatar Airways keen to launch a domestic airline: Jayant Sinha

This will be the first of its kind airline venture in India that would be fully-owned by overseas entities. The proposal comes nearly nine months after the Indian government allowed 100 percent foreign direct investment in the airlines segment.

Qatar Airways announces plan to set up airline in India

This will be the first of its kind airline venture in India that would be fully-owned by overseas entities and the proposal comes nearly nine months after the Indian government allowed 100 percent foreign direct investment in the airlines segment.

VW executive committee balks at Qatar's push for seat: Sources

Qatar, the company's third-largest shareholder with a 17 percent stake, wants to join the committee, which currently has six members including the company's chairman, the head of VW's works council, the state premier of Lower Saxony and the chief of trade union IG Metall.

Reliance Group to expand business cooperation with Qatar

Accompanied by a team of senior executives, Ambani discussed bilateral trade ties with Qatari dignitaries, underlining the group's keen interest in playing a larger role in the growing economic partnership between India and Qatar.

Qatar Airways CEO says exploring JV with IndiGo

Qatar Airways is “extremely interested” in investing in India and is looking for a possible joint venture with India‘s most profitable airline, IndiGo, the former's CEO Akbar Al Baker told CNBC-TV18.

Qatar Airways takes 9.99% stake in BA-owner IAG

Qatar's national airline said it would look to strengthen commercial ties with the European group, and may consider increasing its stake over time, although it was not currently intending to exceed 9.99 percent.

Qatar Airways' chief banks on PM to revive India's aviation

In a covert reference to former civil aviation minister Praful Patel, who blocked foreign airlines from flying in India, Baker said that the new civil aviation ministry needs to realise the benefits that foreign carriers bring and not block them in the name of unfair competition.

Fare war now on global routes

Tigerair's Rs 10 one-way fare offer to Singapore would be applicable only on round trip tickets from India, under which the fare could be as low as Rs 7,499 including taxes, the airline said in a statement.

Gulf airlines defend female cabin crew policies

On Women's Day, the International Transport Workers' Federation is running a campaign against Qatar Airways over its monitoring of staff and rules preventing women from becoming pregnant and getting married.

Min govt interference key to our success: Qatar Air CEO

Akbar Al Baker is one of the rare CEOs in the airline industry with a smile on his face. He is making money in a sector very few are managing to do so.

Dubai Airshow: Qatar pulls Airbus deal, slams planemaker

Qatar Airways slammed the brakes on an expected USD 6.5 billion deal with Airbus at the last minute on Tuesday, throwing the Dubai Air Show into disarray as the airline's head signed a deal with Boeing and told its European rival to go back to basics.