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]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The airline uses the IATA code QR, the ICAO code QTR, and the callsign QATARI.^{[2]OpenFlights airline databaseOpenFlights · openflights.orgOpen source details} It participates in Oneworld.^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

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]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

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]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The official website provides current schedules, customer information, and company announcements.^{[3]Qatar Airways official websiteQatar Airways · qatarairways.com · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

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]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The network and operating pattern vary by season and market demand.^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Partnerships

Qatar Airways is associated with Oneworld, extending reciprocal connections and passenger benefits across partner networks.^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Qatar Airways Cargo^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Qatar Duty Free^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Qatar Executive^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Qatar Aviation Services^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Qatar Airways Holidays^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

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]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

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:

Boeing 727^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Boeing 747^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Airbus A310^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Airbus A300^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Airbus A321^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Passenger services

The airline's passenger or customer-facing products include:

In-flight entertainment system called Oryx One.^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Wi-Fi available on many aircraft.^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Branding

Qatar Airways has an oryx as its logo.^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Burgundy and light grey color scheme.^{[1]Qatar Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

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.