Over 20,000 passengers from 90 diverted flights put on new flights within 24 hours: Qatar Airways CEO
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Doha: In an open letter to Qatar Airways passengers today, June 25, Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer expressed his appreciation of the teams from...
Doha: In an open letter to Qatar Airways passengers today, June 25, Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer expressed his appreciation of the teams from across the airline group who exceptionally managed the critical operation during Iran's missile attack on Al Udeid Base on June 23, 2025. He also expressed his gratitude to all passengers for the patience and continued trust in the airline during the unprecedented disruption.
"A severe geopolitical escalation had forced the shutdown of our global hub, but our focus was to stay agile, adapt, and continue to deliver for our passengers," Al-Meer said. "To everyone who travelled with us during this difficult time...We are deeply grateful for your patience and trust as we worked to take you to your destination as safely and smoothly as possible," he added.
Full text of the letter:
To Our Passengers: An Open Letter from Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer
To all our passengers who place their trust in Qatar Airways,
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