DOHA: Qatar Airways, the national carrier of Qatar, has refuted claims about the closure of its offices in Pakistan, assuring that its operations in the country remain unaffected.
“Qatar Airways flights to and from Pakistan are operating as usual, and our offices remain open,” the airline stated on Wednesday on the social media platform X. “Recent published reports claiming that Qatar Airways has closed offices in Pakistan are incorrect,” the statement added.
The clarification comes in response to reports alleging that the airline had shut down its offices across Pakistan as part of cost-cutting measures.
A few days ago, the Qatari carrier announced plans to resume flights to Damascus, the Syrian capital, after 13–years, starting with three weekly flights. The airline has become the first of the ME3 carriers to resume flights to the Syrian capital after rebels deposed Bashar Al Assad and his family’s 50-year rule.
Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said, “We are pleased to resume flights to Damascus, a great historical and cultural destination. This announcement underscores our dedication to fostering connectivity and facilitating travel for our passengers.”
Last year, Qatar Airways carried more than 40 million passengers and recorded a load factor of 83 per cent. The state-owned carrier posted a 39 per cent jump in annual net profit to a record 6.1 billion Qatari riyals ($1.67 billion). Revenue grew by 6 per cent to 81 billion riyals in the year ended March 31.
Qatar Airways has refuted reports claiming it has shut down its offices in Pakistan, reassuring customers that the airline continues to operate “as usual.”
In a statement shared on the social media platform X today, the airline clarified, “Qatar Airways flights to and from Pakistan are operating as usual, and our offices remain open.”On Tuesday, reports had surfaced that Qatar Airways had shut down its offices across Pakistan as part of a strategy to reduce operational costs.
It was reported that the airline’s decision to close its offices will not affect its flight operations, but it will impact certain departments such as counter sales, administration, and finance.
Qatar Airways has confirmed that these reports were false, stating that their services in the country have not been affected. The clarification comes after reports surfaced suggesting that the Qatari national carrier had closed its offices in Pakistan as part of cost-cutting initiatives.
