Qatar airways on the gulf blockade | Companies

The FT's industry editor Peggy Hollinger speaks to Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker on the Gulf blockade, laptop bans and his plans for growth

[jonnykong]

Akbar Al Baker is the coolest CEO I've ever seen

[wallstreet]

Much love from Canada. Please hang in there and you will come out stronger when the dust settles. I'm certain of this, what doesn't break you will make you stronger.

[thetravelg]

Big respect to you MR. Akbar and your country, you are doing a great job, Sweden is with you.

[Kuricang]

Al Baker truly is one of the best airline CEO's you could find out there besides Emirsyah Satar.He truly knows what he is doing and how to dodge any kind of problems that their competitors could ever think of.Thank God Qatar Airways had better CEO rather than Alan Joyce

[kpking]

this man got Balls .. not like the Neighbors

[gannammu]

Great CEO while most airlines are looking for tiniest excuse to cancel passengers seats this man tried he's best to support his staff & coworkers to offer the fastest refunds for all misfortunes cancellations at the four blockaded countries.. I respect this man more than ever he's a living legend in the industry of aviation!

[hassandaib]

I travel many times in every year. I tried different companies. but I always liked Qatar airways. Qatar airways is flying hotel. They deserve to be the best airline in the world

[uminhtetoo]

Thank you for not canceling the aircraft orders. So, I still have a chance to wait for the Cadet pilot Recruitment. 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[dr.dianaalexander]

Sir.. Qatar is lucky to have you represent Qatar Airways..seriously..I salute your crisp nature, smartness and excellent replies..May God Bless you.

[Texas]

Qatar Airways is the best airline I've flown on..great experiences on Emirates, Cathay and British yet Qatar is a league of it's own even in economy on 16 hour flights.

[nameisonlyaword]

it is never about passengers numbers an revenues!!!! it is about profits

[wilsonfern]

qatar is the best airlines
I've travelled to Philipines on May 26 for 8 hours from uae
really appreciate the 5 star sevice which I got from the crew
hatts off

[wilsonfern]

qatar is the best airlines
I've travelled to Philipines on May 26 for 8 hours from uae
really appreciate the 5 star sevice which I got from the crew
hatts off

[SL]

im planning my next trip - would fly Qatar Airways if their prices are competitive

[IceU-zfhy]

He is arrogant and his “ grandmother “ comments on American Airlines flight attendants is proof enough.. he is putting on a fake show of defiance ..

[bimasatria]

Qatar airline recent growth. Is it temporary growth due to rush "evacuation" activities.

[lyndseylewis]

blameing and punishing a full country on the grounds of unsubstanciated claims where is the evidence

[mohammedeloumairi]

un homme de confiance malgré tout! le PDG exemplaire!

[naoh]

The current Qatari government has been a destabilising force in the region, so eight middle eastern countries have decided to end the Qatari madness. The evidences are clear that they have supported extremist groups in Libya, Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.