Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the country. It is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world. Since it was re-launched in 1997, Qatar Airways was keen on offering the best quality of services. Qatar Airways is one of an elite group of carriers with a Five Star ranking for service and excellence awarded by Skytrax, the independent aviation industry research company. Skytrax also named Qatar Airways’ cabin crew as Best in the Middle East for the fifth year running in 2007.

During the current 2007/08 financial year, Qatar Airways expects to carry more than 10 million passengers worldwide. Qatar Airways will operate a fleet of 110 aircraft by 2013 – almost double the existing size. During 2007, Qatar Airways ordered 80 Airbus A350s, together with 60 Boeing 787s and 32 Boeing 777s. The airline has ordered five of the twin-deck Airbus A380 ‘super jumbos’ for delivery from 2010.

Qatar Airways moves to the New Doha International Airport in 2010, when the first phase of the new facility opens. Qatar Airways includes the following group of companies:United Media International Company, Doha International Airport, Qatar Aviation Services, Qatar Duty Free Company, Qatar Distribution Company. Qatar Aircraft Catering Company and Qatar Airways Holidays.