Qatar Airways

Etihad Airways is named the world’s safest airline for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com, marking the first Gulf carrier to top the list. Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Emirates also lead, showcasing global standards in aviation safety

Qatar Airways became the world’s first airline to install Starlink on Boeing 787-8 aircraft and has completed the first Airbus A350 Starlink rollout globally, with nearly 120 widebody aircraft now offering high-speed inflight connectivity

Qatar Airways has partnered with Garima Arora to introduce a new Business Class menu for routes from Doha to India, starting November 15, 2025. The first cycle features an all-vegetarian menu inspired by Ayurveda and Indian culinary traditions

From October to December 2025, Qantas, Virgin Australia, China Southern Airlines and Air India will launch new international routes, expanding travel links and strengthening ties with key markets

Qatar Airways is also announcing its highest-ever flight frequency to London, offering up to ten daily flights. This is complemented by British Airways' twice-daily services to the capital

This pioneering move marks the first loyalty programme with Avios to offer a subscription that helps members accrue status points, setting a new benchmark in reward growth and tier progression

This includes a comprehensive codeshare agreement and a boost in flights connecting Kenya’s vibrant East African capital with Qatar’s award-winning Doha hub, Hamad International Airport

The airline also garnered interest for its rollout of Starlink-powered high-speed Wi-Fi across its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleets, while also announcing some key partnerships

Despite regional tensions and airspace closures, carriers like Air India Express and IndiGo are helping maintain vital connectivity across the Gulf

The award, presented by Skytrax, highlights the airline’s ongoing commitment to excellence, comfort, and innovation in travel while also receiving other prestigious accolades