Overview
- The Group reported a post-tax profit of QAR 7.08 billion and its highest-ever operating profit of QAR 15.2 billion, figures disclosed in the company announcement on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- Qatar Airways said its final quarter was hit by a late‑season airspace closure tied to regional conflict, forcing long reroutes, cancellations and higher fuel and crew costs that continue to affect schedules.
- Cargo remained a major stabilizer with Qatar Airways Cargo moving more than 1.43 million tonnes and holding about a 12% global market share, supporting revenues as passenger volumes fell to 41.8 million.
- The airline is pressing ahead with large investments, including commitments for up to 210 aircraft and 400 engines and a widebody rollout of Starlink high-speed in-flight connectivity.
- Management plans to restore and expand the network to over 160 destinations by summer 2026, but the carrier warns that hub concentration and ongoing regional instability leave short-term capacity and reliability at risk.