Akbar Al Baker

Fuel price hike: SpiceJet CMD says current situation 'quite scary', asks govt to give domestic carriers 'level playing field'

Ajay Singh's comments came against the backdrop of domestic carriers suffering financial reverses in the wake of rising oil prices and depreciating rupee.

Qatar Airways will soon apply for launch of a full-service Indian airline, says airline chief Akbar Al Baker

Qatar Airways will “soon” move an application to launch a full-service airline in India for domestic operations, according to its chief Akbar Al Baker.

Qatar Airways' chief makes sexist comment, says carrier led by man as it's a 'very challenging position'

Qatar Airways' chief sparked disbelief on Tuesday by saying his carrier was led by a man because "it is a very challenging position", this even as airline bosses admitted more women should be in top roles.

Few parties keen to invest have approached us, says SpiceJet

The Gurgaon-headquartered airline also clarified that it has not entered into any interline arrangement with any other airline as reported in a section of media.

American airlines not allowing liberal flying to US, Gulf carriers tell Iata

Gulf carriers accused their American counterparts of allowing them to fly freely to the US.

'Qatar Airways boss denies their staff need permission before marrying

The chief of Qatar Airways, Akbar al-Baker, has furiously denied claims that its flight attendants are sacked if they get married.

Qatar Airways eager to buy 49% stake in IndiGo, not keen on SpiceJet, GoAir

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said that Indigo is the only efficient carrier in India but added that the country cannot depend on only one airline.

Qatar Airways CEO wants to buy stake in IndiGo airlines

IndiGo has never earlier indicated anything about considering selling its stake, but its consistently profitable performance has attracted several major global airlines.