Qatar Airways' CEO is mad. An alliance of airlines should be helping each other out. But CEO Akbar al-Bakar says American and Qantas are actively working against him.
Man i recently did a trip from MIA-DOH-HND and back on Qatar Airways totaling 48 hrs economy. Most comfortable trip EVER. It was better than flying Florida to Cali on U.S domestic carriers.
I don't understand why Qantas is pissed. If anything, Emirates and Etihad fly even more into Australia than Qatar! This is double standards on Qantas and it's trying to protect Emirates!
I believe it's because of the Qatar-Sydney-Canberra flight, Qatar did not have the right to add another Qatar-Sydney flight, but was able to side step it by starting/ending in Canberra
I've always been a fan of Akbar al-Bakar. He is concise, detailed, and has the courage to call bullshitters out. I love how he refused delivery from Airbus for shotty quality, scrutinize minor details during his airport construction, and now taking the fight to every country wronging him. Love this guy. He can take the heat.
Call him a fan or whatever you want to. This big nations think that they can bully anyone. Qatar is super wealthy and will survive with a blockade and half the airlines in the alliance trying to bully them. They are just jealous of how fast and powerful this airline has gotten. Its not about the man. Its about the truth
As for me, Qatar Airways is the finest in the sky because the GCEO (Mr, Akbar Al Baker) has a distinctive character, he values Integrity, high-minded person, very clever, classy and very professional.... and..the most important is... he is an inspiring leader with a heart.The World is big, Qatar Airways wings can be expanded in other parts of the World. I support you Mr. Al Baker!
Hahaha first time I have seen Richards Quest being intimidated and being exposed for wrong facts in his show like this...I like this Akbar al-Bakar guy...factual and unequivocal...
I have been a fan of him and still a fan. What an interview!! He was brutally honest and fearless in the whole conversation infront of such a tough interviewer, hats off!
Yes, the US3 are competing who can make flying the most miserable and there is a leading airline offering a great service at a good price. No surprise that they are gaining market share. I for one avoid flights with any US airline like the plague.
Glad I flew Qatar yesterday with my points. If they leave I will no longer be able to fly them. Our flight from the Seychelles took 20 additional minutes due to the boycott. Emirates may be pressuring Qantas to bash Qatar? Emirates owns some of Qantas. Qatar is the victim? Innocent? Didn't Mr. Bakar say that women cannot run an airline?
Quest you are owned🤣🤣Al Baker is arguing properly and sensibly.. USA and its airlines are sore losers..honestly who will pay willingly to fly a mediocre product when you get a far more superior product and service with QR..even American FFlyers will honestly fly QR because of its superior product..they just fly US airlines to show patriotism and just to use them as a mileage bank and regain fflyer status!
Because they are losing money. It is not that they have found a new model that work beautifully for the customer The customer wants affordable and high quality and that is offered by Qatar by getting money from its government.
Am living in qatar and I work in Qatar Airways. Mr.Akbar is our boss He is very commited person and you will always feel good to work with him God bless you my boss
If you run a business does not matter what industry, your job is to keep your company afloat, stable and competitive. If your a real business owner (big or small) you know there are businesses who want to knock you out, steal your customers or buy you out. It either protect your livelihood or be unemployed.
100% Agree that the US "Big Boys" are jealous and afraid of Al-Bakar's competition. If you are truly better, then you would welcome the challenge, not try to block the other player. I don't know anyone who would go out of their way to fly a US carrier, but many would rather route thru Qatar because it is better in product and service. Qatars new Qsuite Business class products are miles ahead of any the US carriers international business class. Qsuites probably cannibalize Qatar's own First Class sales as the difference between Qsuite and First Class is now even less evident. This just shows that Qatar Airways is not afraid to put the customer first. I cannot imagine the US carriers doing this and their motives are on gouging their customers for as much as possible rather than winning customers over from competitors. United has Polaris products on some routes but it is not even close to Qsuite.
He's not the best mean around, definitely not the best towards his staff but he knows how to run a business. Now if he would talk less, be kinder and shake off the haters, Qatar Airways will literally be unstoppable.
he says Qatar didn't do anything but there are tapes available on this website where a Qatari official is discussing assassinating a Saudi official with Gaddaffi I mean come on
No amount of spin is working against Qatar Airways because I believe Qatar Airways is playing by the book and laws and are competitive! But one thing is that this interview may have helped rally up the friction or put the blockading countries into defensiveness, depending on the dynamics but the intent of the journalist seems to be to create more friction!
Guys don't be naive that's clear that Saudis got their dirty hands and money on US and AUS carriers and now they wish undermine the Strong and 5 star Airline. but we passengers r not idiots. go QR we r with you giant of the skies.
Qatar has not got ageing fleet, they’re not stupid like emirates who spend billions on 155 A380s 46 of which will now retire , Qatar have fuel efficient aircrafts and can deliver to any market with style and good standards that other aircrafts are dying to meet.
Qatar Airways both air Italy which was name Meridiana in the old days. then they decide to move the original base from Olbia Costa Smeralda airport to Milan Linate airport. causing deep injured to the core of social lives of the cities, by moving and deswelling skills. causing losing job and expertise which is being created during over 40 years of extraordinary experience and craft, which nobody can claim to have at the moment a global level. if they plan to do the same whit the USA carrier. I'm glad if they will no succeed on this occasion ...
Nasser Marzook @ Of course, my dear - I have several friends working for Emirates, and they are happy - because Emirates treat their staff like human beings and not like slaves as they do in Qatar Airways.
JOE GMY well my friend, I have many friends and relatives who work in Qatar airways, and they are treated with nothing but respect. Yes they are overworked and pushed too much, but that’s fair since they get paid more than medical doctors sometimes. In Qatar airways, no one is forced to work there, but if you want to work at the top airline and have a top salary with high travel benefits, the best healthcare and the best schools for yours kids for free, and extra benefits that no one else in the country has, you need to work harder than anyone else, it’s fair, if you don’t like it, quit and get a more boring job with a much less salary and less respect, no one is forcing any employee to stay in Qatar airways. This isn’t slavery, slaves don’t get paid over 200,000 dollars a year for their hard work and have the right to quit anytime.
My husband works for QR and I see how this airline treats their employees like royalty. I’m sorry, but my husband is so far from being a slave. 4 days work then 4 days off, full benefits? Where else can you find an airline like that...
They are all trying to put Qatar Airways / Qatar down but unfortunately no one can beat them even the most famous airline. Others just greet you saying HELLO TOMORROW but Qatar Airways will bring you places together.
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Richard: You are fighting in a lot of fronts.
Akbar: but we are winning.
I don’t know what is going on but I know Akbar is smart and knows what he is doing that is why Qatar Airways is 7 start airline.
Wait Qatar’s airways is a 7 star airline yes! Mission complete
Man i recently did a trip from MIA-DOH-HND and back on Qatar Airways totaling 48 hrs economy. Most comfortable trip EVER. It was better than flying Florida to Cali on U.S domestic carriers.
I don't understand why Qantas is pissed. If anything, Emirates and Etihad fly even more into Australia than Qatar! This is double standards on Qantas and it's trying to protect Emirates!
I believe it's because of the Qatar-Sydney-Canberra flight, Qatar did not have the right to add another Qatar-Sydney flight, but was able to side step it by starting/ending in Canberra
I've always been a fan of Akbar al-Bakar. He is concise, detailed, and has the courage to call bullshitters out. I love how he refused delivery from Airbus for shotty quality, scrutinize minor details during his airport construction, and now taking the fight to every country wronging him. Love this guy. He can take the heat.
I agree 100
You're a "fan" of this man?!?!? Get a life!!! What a loser!!!
He said it like it is, it is hard to accept for some people.
Call him a fan or whatever you want to. This big nations think that they can bully anyone. Qatar is super wealthy and will survive with a blockade and half the airlines in the alliance trying to bully them. They are just jealous of how fast and powerful this airline has gotten. Its not about the man. Its about the truth
You would not say your a fan if you worked for him in Qatar. If only you knew how some staff of QR are treated.
As for me, Qatar Airways is the finest in the sky because the GCEO (Mr, Akbar Al Baker) has a distinctive character, he values Integrity, high-minded person, very clever, classy and very
professional.... and..the most important is... he is an inspiring leader with a heart.The World is big, Qatar Airways wings can be expanded in other parts of the World. I support you Mr. Al
Baker!
Hahaha first time I have seen Richards Quest being intimidated and being exposed for wrong facts in his show like this...I like this Akbar al-Bakar guy...factual and unequivocal...
Qantas is also trying to protect its (non-Oneworld) alliance partner Emirates.
Why would they be? The EK/QF partnership has fallen in a heap recently with QF re-routing their London flights via SIN
EK putting on extra flights for QF and the codesharing continues but seems like eventually it'll fold into nothing
This is one of the best CEO i have seen.
As a frequent flyer, I really hope they don't leave the OneWorld alliance. Flying QR is the most comfortable way of earning BA tier points and Avios.
al-Baker is my favourite CEO by far
Richard: you seem to be making mischiefs wherever you go
al baker: so do you xD
Richard: lmaorofl
Qatar Club class Shiits on BA first..... just recently tried the Qsuite?. Amazing ! The staff are amazing ...
I respect the views and thoughts of CEO of Qatar Airways he is such a good and truthy person I hope Qatar would win very soon.
Love this guy, knows his facts, speaks what's in his head
"We treated them as Families." - CEO Akbar al-Bakar
Yes they were Brothers until Saudi wants to control Qatar.
He looks like mr. Burns from The Simpsons!
Lol...Le's beat these big boys up smithers
Indeed, excellent
Lol, i used to work for qatar airways, and all the staff used to call him mr. Burns😂😂
He does lol
I had a great experience so far travelling with their airline. The cabin crew were nice and helpful!
Al -Bakar is a finest CEO and over all fine gentleman. Always great to hear his views.
I have been a fan of him and still a fan. What an interview!! He was brutally honest and fearless in the whole conversation infront of such a tough interviewer, hats off!
They are growing !
“We don’t own them, we are minority shareholders in their JV (owner)”
Right on Sir 👏👏
hes's right , the us3 cant compete and dont like competition
Yes, the US3 are competing who can make flying the most miserable and there is a leading airline offering a great service at a good price. No surprise that they are gaining market share.
I for one avoid flights with any US airline like the plague.
US3 are sore losers and cant compete on a global scale
This guy knows his stuff. Good man
Glad I flew Qatar yesterday with my points. If they leave I will no longer be able to fly them. Our flight from the Seychelles took 20 additional minutes due to the boycott. Emirates may be pressuring Qantas to bash Qatar? Emirates owns some of Qantas. Qatar is the victim? Innocent? Didn't Mr. Bakar say that women cannot run an airline?
It will be the biggest loss to the Oneworld Alliance so far if this come to be.
Akbar Al Baker is one of the few CEOs of airlines who knows the airline industry.. even more relevant now.
very committed person
Qatar Airways is like the supercar of Airlines
Holy shit this guy is a machine. Compare him to the pathetic Alex Cruze.
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Hats of you His Excellency Akbar Al Baker..our beloving Chief..
We are always winning..
*clap clap clap* for CEO of qatar airways.
Leave it to CNN to talk to an airline CEO about solving world problems
We got 30 seconds of airline talk ...the test was middle east politics
True
Al Bakar telling it how it is, love that
This man is really genius Long live Qatar CEO.
Quest you are owned🤣🤣Al Baker is arguing properly and sensibly.. USA and its airlines are sore losers..honestly who will pay willingly to fly a mediocre product when you get a far more superior product and service with QR..even American FFlyers will honestly fly QR because of its superior product..they just fly US airlines to show patriotism and just to use them as a mileage bank and regain fflyer status!
Josh Asprey no one... I avoid flying us airlines at all costs, and only use them when timing and schedule dictate...
Couldn't agree with you more Josh
Because they are losing money. It is not that they have found a new model that work beautifully for the customer
The customer wants affordable and high quality and that is offered by Qatar by getting money from its government.
So much respect for this man. You can learn so much from this CEO.
He's an example! I love every word he said.
Is this an interview about airlines and business or politics!!!
Nailed it! Way to go Akbar Al Baker!
Am living in qatar and I work in Qatar Airways. Mr.Akbar is our boss He is very commited person and you will always feel good to work with him
God bless you my boss
He is awesome! And so does the airlines. Going to fly again with Qatar coming this December.
Richard Quest RIP in this interview.
well said Mr AlBaker...
This anchor’s voice is so annoying
Imtiaz Sharif then you dont listen
Yeah husky irritating..rude too and bully
Qatar Airways is the best airline I've ever flown on. Never knew I'd be so comfortable on a 16 hour flght. Doha-Houston.
Qatar is a much better airline than emirates or Saudi for that matter. Al Baker is also very brave to speak his mind.
If you run a business does not matter what industry, your job is to keep your company afloat, stable and competitive. If your a real business owner (big or small) you know there are businesses who want to knock you out, steal your customers or buy you out. It either protect your livelihood or be unemployed.
AIR ITALY is owned by Alisarda 51 % and Qatar Airways 49 %
Cringe for every time the reporter pronounces "Kata" ffs
Rj Brown it’s Qatar
*Swooooooosh* straight over your head
@Oli No, it's closer to the English word "gutter"
@Oli Do you speak Arabic, because I do?
@Oli please listen 4:05. Unless you want to school Al baker on how he pronounces kata?
Richard got it back. Cannot bully a guy like Mr Al-Baker.
100% Agree that the US "Big Boys" are jealous and afraid of Al-Bakar's competition. If you are truly better, then you would welcome the challenge, not try to block the other player. I don't know anyone who would go out of their way to fly a US carrier, but many would rather route thru Qatar because it is better in product and service.
Qatars new Qsuite Business class products are miles ahead of any the US carriers international business class. Qsuites probably cannibalize Qatar's own First Class sales as the difference between Qsuite and First Class is now even less evident. This just shows that Qatar Airways is not afraid to put the customer first. I cannot imagine the US carriers doing this and their motives are on gouging their customers for as much as possible rather than winning customers over from competitors. United has Polaris products on some routes but it is not even close to Qsuite.
now that have the know how by being in alliance they dont feel the need they will outdo knowledge has increased but coming no need
Carry on qatar dont let these 2faced countries bully you also leave the alliance if it favours yourself.
Guys he said 51% Shares of QA is with The Aga Khan Foundation??
Excellent Qatar Airways 🇶🇦 👏 👌
Akbar Al-Bakar is an astute meticulous CEO ,Qatar Airways have the best airline ever in my opinion and that is Mainly due to AAB
the ceo isnt MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love 💕 Qatar 🇶🇦 Airways
Is he an airline CEO or a politician he is trying to talk about everything.
His first and last name translate as follows : The greater's Greatest! XD
👏👏👏👏👏Good Job Mr.Akbar
hats off QATAR.....
Thanks lots. 👌
Thank you....
QR's mileage program is a joke, and it is not taking OW seriously. Consequently, consumers won't take QR seriously in return.
Its been two years and they haven't left
He's not the best mean around, definitely not the best towards his staff but he knows how to run a business. Now if he would talk less, be kinder and shake off the haters, Qatar Airways will literally be unstoppable.
Didn't realize the competition until I remembered how QA sponsored the biggest tour in the planet this year Russia⚽#WorldCup2018
I love Al Baker. Puts it as it is
he says Qatar didn't do anything but there are tapes available on this website where a Qatari official is discussing assassinating a Saudi official with Gaddaffi I mean come on
He is a very good man ! Other airlines should try to get Qatar's standards!
So do you!
What a strong and bold guy! He is such a smart guy. That stupid news reporter must watch his mouth. Qatar airways is the best.
Qatar Airways is better off alone.
No amount of spin is working against Qatar Airways because I believe Qatar Airways is playing by the book and laws and are competitive!
But one thing is that this interview may have helped rally up the friction or put the blockading countries into defensiveness, depending on the dynamics but the intent of the journalist seems to be to create more friction!
Guys don't be naive that's clear that Saudis got their dirty hands and money on US and AUS carriers and now they wish undermine the Strong and 5 star Airline. but we passengers r not idiots. go QR we r with you giant of the skies.
Interesting very interesting
Excellent
Qatar has not got ageing fleet, they’re not stupid like emirates who spend billions on 155 A380s 46 of which will now retire , Qatar have fuel efficient aircrafts and can deliver to any market with style and good standards that other aircrafts are dying to meet.
Akbar is on point
I AM FROM BANGLADESH QATAR AIRLINES BEST
welcome to skyteam
👌👍❤Qatar ❤👍👌
@qatar Please join Star Alliance!
Yhe sound of achorwat is evil sound and disguating
better Qatar move to SkyTeam hahaha
Qatar airwexit !
Qatar Airways both air Italy which was name Meridiana in the old days. then they decide to move the original base from Olbia Costa Smeralda airport to Milan Linate airport. causing deep injured to the core of social lives of the cities, by moving and deswelling skills. causing losing job and expertise which is being created during over 40 years of extraordinary experience and craft, which nobody can claim to have at the moment a global level. if they plan to do the same whit the USA carrier. I'm glad if they will no succeed on this occasion ...
I respect al baker
Qatar airlines should leave. Good for them.
A fantastic airline, Emirates and qantas need to improve customer care their service is below par
md Shadab Khan Chicago
Smart man ..i mean Akbar! NOT Quest
Qatar airways is the best airways.
Mr. al-Bakar is the Donald Trump of the aviation world. Speaks his mind and never backs down from a dispute.
Yes, please - Qatar Airways, leave ONEWORLD !!! We don't want that Qatar Airways treating their staff like slaves. Get lost!
JOE GMY have you ever heard of fly emirates bro?
Nasser Marzook @ Of course, my dear - I have several friends working for Emirates, and they are happy - because Emirates treat their staff like human beings and not like slaves as they do in Qatar Airways.
JOE GMY well my friend, I have many friends and relatives who work in Qatar airways, and they are treated with nothing but respect. Yes they are overworked and pushed too much, but that’s fair since they get paid more than medical doctors sometimes. In Qatar airways, no one is forced to work there, but if you want to work at the top airline and have a top salary with high travel benefits, the best healthcare and the best schools for yours kids for free, and extra benefits that no one else in the country has, you need to work harder than anyone else, it’s fair, if you don’t like it, quit and get a more boring job with a much less salary and less respect, no one is forcing any employee to stay in Qatar airways. This isn’t slavery, slaves don’t get paid over 200,000 dollars a year for their hard work and have the right to quit anytime.
JOE GMY proof ?
My husband works for QR and I see how this airline treats their employees like royalty. I’m sorry, but my husband is so far from being a slave. 4 days work then 4 days off, full benefits? Where else can you find an airline like that...
Everybody undermining this guy..he thinks he is the smartest man on the planet
His hair is weird
They are all trying to put Qatar Airways / Qatar down but unfortunately no one can beat them even the most famous airline. Others just greet you saying HELLO TOMORROW but Qatar Airways will bring you places together.
I like him
The only Leader of aviation HE Akbar Al Baker.
savage lol