Dedicated mission of Qatar Airways to take people home reflected in IATA international traffic figures

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the global aviation industry. Qatar Airways has led the industry during these challenging times taking people home safely and reliably on more flights to more destinations than any other airline and becomes the largest airline in the world over the past three months.

This has enabled the carrier to accumulate unrivaled experience in carrying passengers safely and reliably during these uncertain times, especially in comparison to those airlines that have fully grounded their operations.

New independent data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) clearly reaffirms Qatar Airways as the airline that worked diligently to take people home safely and reliably.

Qatar Airways’ over 1.3 billion revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) during the month of April accounted for 17.8% of the global market, over triple it's the nearest competitor, and more than the next four airlines combined.

We welcome these independent statistics from @IATA which clearly show our airline’s resilience during the pandemic and unwavering commitment to our passengers to reunite them with their loved ones.#QatarAirways https://t.co/yr68ZSRCrS pic.twitter.com/U5MoCERMTy

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) June 10, 2020

Qatar Airways Cargo also continues to lead its sector with more than 900 million cargo tonne kilometers (CTK) accounting for 7.2% of the global cargo market, ensuring much-needed airfreight capacity to support global trade and the transportation of essential medical and aid supplies to impacted regions.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “I welcome these independent statistics from IATA which clearly show our airline’s resilience during this crisis and unwavering commitment to our passengers to reunite them with their loved ones, and our cargo customers to continue transporting their goods to where they need to be.

“An unprecedented challenge needs an unprecedented response and Qatar Airways worked tirelessly to continue providing repatriation options to stranded passengers. Such was our commitment to this mission that our RPKs were greater than the next four airlines combined, a statistic without parallel in modern aviation.

“It is no surprise why more people are relying on us for international travel than any other airline. While many airlines suspended operations, we continued to maintain a robust schedule and network. Our network never fell below 30 destinations and we have recently begun to regrow our global network with over 170 weekly flights to more than 40 destinations and plan to resume over half of our previous destinations by the end of the summer season. Our commitment to the travel market is clear, Qatar Airways is the airline passengers and trade partners can rely on now and in the future.

“Our continuous operations ensure we have significant experience in keeping up to date with the latest international airport procedures. We have implemented the most advanced safety and hygiene measures onboard our aircraft, as has our award-winning home and hub, Hamad International Airport, recently voted the Best Airport in the Middle East for the sixth consecutive year.”

Qatar Airways wide network of flights across six continents has ensured it has stayed up to date with the latest in international airport procedures and implemented the most advanced safety and hygiene measures onboard its aircraft and in Hamad International Airport recently voted the Best Airport in the Middle East for the sixth year in a row.

To ensure travelers can plan their travel with peace of mind, the airline has also extended its booking policies to offer even more choice to its passengers. The airline will allow unlimited date changes, and passengers can change their destination as often as they need if it is within 5,000 miles of the original destination without charging any fare differences for travel completed before December 31, 2020, after which fare rules will apply.

All tickets booked for travel up to December 31, 2020, will be valid for two years from the date of issuance.

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