Qatar Airways Group delivers robust financial performance despite global economic instability | News
Qatar Airways Group today announced post-tax profits of QAR7.08 billion (US$1.94 billion) for the 2025/26 financial year. The results demonstrate a robust performance against a final month impacted by key geopolitical events, reaffirming the company’s position as one of the most resilient groups in global aviation.
Throughout the 2025/26 financial year, the Group continued to develop, innovate and deliver world-class services and experiences to passengers and businesses. The 2025/26 annual report can be found here: https://www.qatarairways.com/press-releases/en-WW/pages/2026-annual-report/
The airline carried more than 41.8 million passengers and maintained extensive global connectivity through Hamad International Airport. The Group’s cargo division continued to excel, with more than 1.43 million tonnes of loadable weight, strengthening its position as the world’s largest air freight carrier with a global market share of 12%.
The airline also maintained industry-leading punctuality, with an on-time performance of 86%, placing it firmly among the top five most punctual airlines in the world and earning the most coveted recognition in global aviation operations benchmarking: the Cirium Platinum Award for Operational Excellence.
The Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways Group, Mr. Hamad Al-Khater, said: “It is not often that in a single financial year an organization is asked to demonstrate both the best of what it can achieve and the depth of what it can withstand. The 2025/26 financial year did both, and Qatar Airways Group in turn rose to both.
“These results demonstrate the strength of this Group in all the areas that matter: a strong balance sheet, industry-leading operations, partnerships with real depth and people who have maintained the standards for which this Group is known, even under the most demanding circumstances.
“Behind every result are 57,800 people, working in more than 90 countries. In the last weeks of the financial year, many of them have weathered an active crisis with a standard of professionalism that defines this organization as much as any financial benchmark, and that deserves recognition.
“We are actively rebuilding our global network with the confidence that comes from a balance sheet that has never been stronger, partnerships that have proven their depth when we needed them most, and an organization that, under real pressure, has shown exactly what it is capable of.”
Main achievements of the 2025/26 financial year:
Record-breaking fleet expansion: Qatar Airways Group signed groundbreaking agreements with Boeing and GE Aerospace to acquire and maintain up to 210 aircraft and 400 engines, one of the most significant fleet commitments in the history of commercial aviation.
World’s Best Airline – For a record ninth time, Qatar Airways has been named the World’s Best Airline 2025 by Skytrax, an unprecedented recognition that confirms its excellence in global aviation.
Cirium Platinum Award for Operational Excellence: Recognition of the airline’s 86% on-time performance and elite operational standards, placing the airline among the top five most on-time airlines in the world.
The World’s Most Connected Widebody Fleet: Qatar Airways operates the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, with high-speed in-flight connectivity via Boeing 777, Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-8 aircraft, providing passengers with seamless and free internet access on routes worldwide, including several long- and ultra-long-haul flights.
Hamad International Airport – Best in the Middle East: For the 11th year in a row, Skytrax has recognized Hamad International Airport as the best airport in the Middle East, underscoring it as the region’s premier aviation gateway.
Best Airport Shopping for the third consecutive year: Qatar Duty Free has been named Best Airport Shopping Globally by Skytrax for the third consecutive year, reflecting continued investment in the retail and hospitality experience for passengers at Hamad International Airport.
Qatar Airways Cargo – Unparalleled leadership in global freight transport: With 1.43 million tonnes of payable freight and an impressive 12% global market share, Qatar Airways Cargo strengthens its status as the world’s largest international air freight carrier.
Looking ahead, Qatar Airways continues to rebuild its global flight schedule, supported by sound business principles, reaching more than 160 destinations by summer 2026. This allows travelers from all over the world to experience award-winning onboard service, including staying connected via Starlink and connecting seamlessly through Doha’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport.
