Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is a Qatari flag carrier based in Qatar. Its network is centred on Hamad International Airport. It forms part of Government of Qatar and connects its home market with domestic or international destinations.[1]
The airline uses the IATA code QR, the ICAO code QTR, and the callsign QATARI.[2] It participates in Oneworld.[1]
Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Status | Active |
| IATA code | QR |
| ICAO code | QTR |
| Callsign | QATARI |
| Founded | November 22, 1993 |
| Operations began | January 20, 1994 |
| Main hub | Hamad International Airport |
| Frequent-flyer programme | Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios) |
| Alliance | Oneworld |
| Parent company | Government of Qatar |
| Headquarters | Qatar Airways Towers, Doha, Qatar |
| Official website | qatarairways.com |
History
The organisation developed through the following major stages. Dates describe the airline or operation covered by this article, including predecessor activity where relevant.[1]
| Date | Development |
| November 22, 1993 | Qatar Airways was established by the government of Qatar. |
| January 20, 1994 | Operations began. |
| May 1994 | Amman became the first destination. |
| April 2003 | Qatar Airways was the first airline to resume international services to Iraq. |
| October 29, 2013 | Qatar Airways joined the Oneworld alliance. |
| June 2014 | Full operations commenced at Hamad International Airport. |
| September 16, 2014 | Delivery of the first A380 aircraft. |
| January 15, 2015 | First revenue flight of the Airbus A350-900. |
Corporate affairs
Qatar Airways is based in Qatar Airways Towers, Doha, Qatar. It is owned by or organised within Government of Qatar. Its commercial activities are managed around the network, fleet, and operating model described in its published corporate information.[1]
The official website provides current schedules, customer information, and company announcements.[3]
Operations
Qatar Airways operates from its principal hub at Hamad International Airport. The source page lists 198 destinations, although this figure changes with seasonal schedules.[1]
The network and operating pattern vary by season and market demand.[1]
Partnerships
Qatar Airways is associated with Oneworld, extending reciprocal connections and passenger benefits across partner networks.[1]
Qatar Airways Cargo[1]
Qatar Duty Free[1]
Qatar Executive[1]
Qatar Aviation Services[1]
Qatar Airways Holidays[1]
Fleet
The fleet is built around aircraft selected for the airline's passenger or cargo network. The principal families identified by the source include:[1]
| Aircraft family | Typical use |
| Airbus A320 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A330 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A350 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A380 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Boeing 737 MAX | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Boeing 777 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Boeing 787 Dreamliner | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
Aircraft counts and subtypes change as leases end, deliveries arrive, and older equipment is withdrawn.
Former fleet
Aircraft previously associated with the airline include:
Passenger services
The airline's passenger or customer-facing products include:
Branding
Safety history
The source page does not provide a concise list suitable for a selective summary here. Aviation safety records should be checked against official investigation authorities.
See also
Oneworld
List of airlines of Qatar