The best airlines for 2021 revealed: Qatar Airways is No1 overall

Qatar Airways has been named the world’s best airline for 2021 by a leading aviation group.  Australia-based AirlineRatings.com – a website that ranks airlines on safety and in-flight experience – has released its annual round-up of the top 20 global carriers, with the Doha-based airline scoring gold for its cabin innovation, passenger service, and commitment to … Read more

Floating ‘doughnut’ hotel which generates power with solar and wind as it spins planned for Qatar

Incredible floating ‘doughnut’ eco hotel which generates power with solar, wind and tidal energy and spins around in 24-hour cycles is planned for Qatar The doughnut shaped building will use solar panels and wind turbines to produce clean energy with no waste – and a vortex shaped roof to collect rainwater for irrigating greenery throughout … Read more

Portugal taken OFF England’s travel ban red list but Qatar is added, Government announces 

Portugal is taken OFF England’s travel ban red list but Qatar is added, Government announces Portugal was placed on Britain’s red list over historic Brazil links and virus strain Travel to the 33 countries mostly in South America and Africa were banned Department of Transport has said Portugal and Mauritius will be taken list However, four countries … Read more

Qatar Airways and Edinburgh Airport get high Covid-19 safety ratings

Qatar Airways has become the world’s first long-haul airline to receive a maximum five-star ‘Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating’ from Skytrax. The respected UK-based air transport rating agency found the carrier had ‘adopted a broad and robust range of safety and hygiene measures to accommodate customers’ after assessing standards on its flights and at its home … Read more

Qatar Airways gets five-star Covid-19 safety rating from Skytrax, Edinburgh Airport gets four stars

Qatar Airways has become the world’s first long-haul airline to receive a maximum five-star ‘Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating’ from Skytrax. The respected UK-based air transport rating agency found the carrier had ‘adopted a broad and robust range of safety and hygiene measures to accommodate customers’ after assessing standards on its flights and at its home … Read more

Two British women were forced to undergo intimate medical examinations in Qatar airport

Qatar has said it will prosecute those behind the invasive medical examinations carried out on women flying out of Doha.   The news comes after it was revealed that two British women are receiving support after they were subjected to the examinations while flying through Qatar in October. Authorities in the ultra-conservative Gulf state carried out … Read more

Gianni Infantino insists coronavirus pandemic has not stopped progress for 2022 Qatar World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists coronavirus pandemic has not stopped progress for controversial 2022 Qatar World Cup… as he reveals he was left ‘speechless’ by ‘incredible’ new Al Bayt Stadium on recent visit Gianni Infantino says coronavirus has not stopped Qatar’s World Cup progress FIFA have said construction of the Al Bayt stadium is currently in the … Read more

British tourist, 27, faces extradition to Qatar after being found with a cannabis grinder

A British tourist who was detained in Qatar after airport officials found a £10 cannabis grinder on him during a stop-over 11 months ago has been arrested in Corfu and could be extradited back to the UAE.  Conor Howard, 27, was stopped last October on his way back to the UK from Australia when he … Read more

More strain for plane makers as Qatar delays order for new jets

Qatar puts more strain on major plane makers: Airline strikes deal with plane maker Airbus to delay delivery of new jets By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 2 September 2020 | Updated: 22:20 BST, 2 September 2020 The crisis engulfing Boeing and Airbus intensified as another major customer asked to push … Read more

British family who rented home to work in Qatar cannot return to UK due to Covid eviction ban 

Family are left homeless by eviction ban as their tenants stop paying rent despite still being employed – and then REFUSE to move out of their home Emma and Russell Burton, both 41,  rented out their UK home to work in Qatar They wanted to return last year due to son Thomas’ rare metabolic disorder But … Read more