Bucking the trend
among many airlines, Qatar Airways boasted strong growth in 2016.
The airline recently reported that it ended the fiscal year with an
operating profit of more than $824 million, and had added 14 destinations
and 19 aircraft to its fleet, for a total of 192 planes.
Qatar Airways also
placed a record $11.7 billion aircraft order to support growth in the
future and made strategic investments in many other airlines,
including International Airlines Group and LATAM Airlines Group.
"I
am extremely proud of the success that Qatar Airways has achieved
together with our employees and partners in 2016," Akbar Al
Baker, Qatar Airways Group chief executive, said. "I'd like to
extend my sincere gratitude to all staff for their discipline and
tireless pursuit for excellence. I'd also like to extend my
gratitude to our loyal passengers for their continued support."
Qatar
Airways plans to launch 14 more destinations for 2017-18, as well as
a revolutionary business class seat during the first quarter of this
year.
"Our passengers will see a continuation of our
commitment to providing the very best travel experiences in the year
to come," Al Baker said. "This past year has truly been an
exceptional year and, and as we turn to 2017 to celebrate Qatar
Airways' 20th anniversary, I look forward to celebrating future
successes with our employees, partners and passengers in the years to
come as we go places together."
Qatar Airways continues to fly high
