Qatar Airways is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar. It began operating in 1994 and was restructured in 1997. Its hub is Hamad International Airport in Doha. The carrier is owned by the state of Qatar. It flies mostly wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787. In recent years it has won several awards for its business class.
The airline flies to more than 150 destinations and operates Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Its premium product, Qsuite, offers business class seats with sliding privacy doors. It also runs a cargo division and a loyalty program called Privilege Club.
Qatar Airways is a member of the oneworld alliance and holds stakes in other carriers, such as IAG and LATAM. It sponsors football events and clubs. The airline was a main sponsor of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar. Akbar Al Baker led the airline for years, and Badr Mohammed Al-Meer succeeded him in 2023. It has won several awards for passenger service. Competitors include Emirates and Etihad.