QATAR. New data from global travel analyst OAG has affirmed Qatar Airways’ position as the largest airline in the world in terms of Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs), currently offering more global connectivity than any other carrier.
OAG’s figures show that the Qatari flag carrier’s network of more than 1,000 weekly flights to over 130 destinations provided over 2.6 billion ASKs during March 2021. The airline also offered the most flights to international destinations in the month to date.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: “At Qatar Airways, being there for our passengers, trade partners and corporate customers has been our major focus since the start of the pandemic. We have dedicated ourselves to being the airline passengers can rely on, operating with the highest hygiene and bio-safety standards.”
He added: “We are thankful and proud of the response from our passengers that has enabled us to continue providing the most flexible travel options as the world’s largest airline for international air traffic.
“This independent data from OAG once again highlights Qatar Airways’ mission to be an airline that passengers and trade partners can rely on now and in the future as we offer unrivalled connectivity with a state-of-the-art and sustainable fleet.”
The airline has added seven new destinations in the past 12 months including San Francisco and Seattle in the US, Abuja, Accra and Luanda in Africa, and Brisbane and Cebu in the Asia Pacific region.
