MUSCAT: Qatar Airways will operate seven new destinations during 2019, including a direct service to Duqm Airport, said Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways.
Al Baker added during the press conference held at Kempinski Hotel, Muscat on Monday that Qatar Airways is currently operating 70 weekly flights to the Sultanate through 7 daily services to Muscat, 2 daily flights to Salalah and one daily flight to Sohar.
He said that through its services to Oman, Qatar Airways has transported 305,000 passengers during 2018 while the company transports 400 tonnes weekly.
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He added that the company is working side by side with Oman Air to enhance the growth of the national carrier.
On profits of Qatar Airways during 2018, he expected no-profits due to oil price hike and difference of currency exchange rates. He added that the company witnessed a growth in the number of flights and fleet as Qatar Airways will spend USD 88 billion to update and increase its fleet during the upcoming period to reach 350 airplanes.
