Qatar Airways' CEO is mad. An alliance of airlines should be helping each other out. But CEO Akbar al-Bakar says American and Qantas are actively working against him.
Man i recently did a trip from MIA-DOH-HND and back on Qatar Airways totaling 48 hrs economy. Most comfortable trip EVER. It was better than flying Florida to Cali on U.S domestic carriers.
As for me, Qatar Airways is the finest in the sky because the GCEO (Mr, Akbar Al Baker) has a distinctive character, he values Integrity, high-minded person, very clever, classy and very professional.... and..the most important is... he is an inspiring leader with a heart.The World is big, Qatar Airways wings can be expanded in other parts of the World. I support you Mr. Al Baker!
Hahaha first time I have seen Richards Quest being intimidated and being exposed for wrong facts in his show like this...I like this Akbar al-Bakar guy...factual and unequivocal...
I don't understand why Qantas is pissed. If anything, Emirates and Etihad fly even more into Australia than Qatar! This is double standards on Qantas and it's trying to protect Emirates!
I believe it's because of the Qatar-Sydney-Canberra flight, Qatar did not have the right to add another Qatar-Sydney flight, but was able to side step it by starting/ending in Canberra
I've always been a fan of Akbar al-Bakar. He is concise, detailed, and has the courage to call bullshitters out. I love how he refused delivery from Airbus for shotty quality, scrutinize minor details during his airport construction, and now taking the fight to every country wronging him. Love this guy. He can take the heat.
Call him a fan or whatever you want to. This big nations think that they can bully anyone. Qatar is super wealthy and will survive with a blockade and half the airlines in the alliance trying to bully them. They are just jealous of how fast and powerful this airline has gotten. Its not about the man. Its about the truth
I have been a fan of him and still a fan. What an interview!! He was brutally honest and fearless in the whole conversation infront of such a tough interviewer, hats off!
Yes, the US3 are competing who can make flying the most miserable and there is a leading airline offering a great service at a good price. No surprise that they are gaining market share. I for one avoid flights with any US airline like the plague.
Am living in qatar and I work in Qatar Airways. Mr.Akbar is our boss He is very commited person and you will always feel good to work with him God bless you my boss
Glad I flew Qatar yesterday with my points. If they leave I will no longer be able to fly them. Our flight from the Seychelles took 20 additional minutes due to the boycott. Emirates may be pressuring Qantas to bash Qatar? Emirates owns some of Qantas. Qatar is the victim? Innocent? Didn't Mr. Bakar say that women cannot run an airline?
If you run a business does not matter what industry, your job is to keep your company afloat, stable and competitive. If your a real business owner (big or small) you know there are businesses who want to knock you out, steal your customers or buy you out. It either protect your livelihood or be unemployed.
100% Agree that the US "Big Boys" are jealous and afraid of Al-Bakar's competition. If you are truly better, then you would welcome the challenge, not try to block the other player. I don't know anyone who would go out of their way to fly a US carrier, but many would rather route thru Qatar because it is better in product and service. Qatars new Qsuite Business class products are miles ahead of any the US carriers international business class. Qsuites probably cannibalize Qatar's own First Class sales as the difference between Qsuite and First Class is now even less evident. This just shows that Qatar Airways is not afraid to put the customer first. I cannot imagine the US carriers doing this and their motives are on gouging their customers for as much as possible rather than winning customers over from competitors. United has Polaris products on some routes but it is not even close to Qsuite.
he says Qatar didn't do anything but there are tapes available on this website where a Qatari official is discussing assassinating a Saudi official with Gaddaffi I mean come on
He's not the best mean around, definitely not the best towards his staff but he knows how to run a business. Now if he would talk less, be kinder and shake off the haters, Qatar Airways will literally be unstoppable.
No amount of spin is working against Qatar Airways because I believe Qatar Airways is playing by the book and laws and are competitive! But one thing is that this interview may have helped rally up the friction or put the blockading countries into defensiveness, depending on the dynamics but the intent of the journalist seems to be to create more friction!
Qatar has not got ageing fleet, they’re not stupid like emirates who spend billions on 155 A380s 46 of which will now retire , Qatar have fuel efficient aircrafts and can deliver to any market with style and good standards that other aircrafts are dying to meet.
Qatar Airways both air Italy which was name Meridiana in the old days. then they decide to move the original base from Olbia Costa Smeralda airport to Milan Linate airport. causing deep injured to the core of social lives of the cities, by moving and deswelling skills. causing losing job and expertise which is being created during over 40 years of extraordinary experience and craft, which nobody can claim to have at the moment a global level. if they plan to do the same whit the USA carrier. I'm glad if they will no succeed on this occasion ...
They are all trying to put Qatar Airways / Qatar down but unfortunately no one can beat them even the most famous airline. Others just greet you saying HELLO TOMORROW but Qatar Airways will bring you places together.
Guys don't be naive that's clear that Saudis got their dirty hands and money on US and AUS carriers and now they wish undermine the Strong and 5 star Airline. but we passengers r not idiots. go QR we r with you giant of the skies.
Richard: You are fighting in a lot of fronts.
Akbar: but we are winning.
This is one of the best CEO i have seen.
Man i recently did a trip from MIA-DOH-HND and back on Qatar Airways totaling 48 hrs economy. Most comfortable trip EVER. It was better than flying Florida to Cali on U.S domestic carriers.
I don’t know what is going on but I know Akbar is smart and knows what he is doing that is why Qatar Airways is 7 start airline.
Wait Qatar’s airways is a 7 star airline yes! Mission complete
As for me, Qatar Airways is the finest in the sky because the GCEO (Mr, Akbar Al Baker) has a distinctive character, he values Integrity, high-minded person, very clever, classy and very
professional.... and..the most important is... he is an inspiring leader with a heart.The World is big, Qatar Airways wings can be expanded in other parts of the World. I support you Mr. Al
Baker!
al-Baker is my favourite CEO by far
Qantas is also trying to protect its (non-Oneworld) alliance partner Emirates.
Why would they be? The EK/QF partnership has fallen in a heap recently with QF re-routing their London flights via SIN
EK putting on extra flights for QF and the codesharing continues but seems like eventually it'll fold into nothing
Hahaha first time I have seen Richards Quest being intimidated and being exposed for wrong facts in his show like this...I like this Akbar al-Bakar guy...factual and unequivocal...
As a frequent flyer, I really hope they don't leave the OneWorld alliance. Flying QR is the most comfortable way of earning BA tier points and Avios.
I don't understand why Qantas is pissed. If anything, Emirates and Etihad fly even more into Australia than Qatar! This is double standards on Qantas and it's trying to protect Emirates!
I believe it's because of the Qatar-Sydney-Canberra flight, Qatar did not have the right to add another Qatar-Sydney flight, but was able to side step it by starting/ending in Canberra
I respect the views and thoughts of CEO of Qatar Airways he is such a good and truthy person I hope Qatar would win very soon.
Richard: you seem to be making mischiefs wherever you go
al baker: so do you xD
Richard: lmaorofl
I've always been a fan of Akbar al-Bakar. He is concise, detailed, and has the courage to call bullshitters out. I love how he refused delivery from Airbus for shotty quality, scrutinize minor details during his airport construction, and now taking the fight to every country wronging him. Love this guy. He can take the heat.
I agree 100
You're a "fan" of this man?!?!? Get a life!!! What a loser!!!
He said it like it is, it is hard to accept for some people.
Call him a fan or whatever you want to. This big nations think that they can bully anyone. Qatar is super wealthy and will survive with a blockade and half the airlines in the alliance trying to bully them. They are just jealous of how fast and powerful this airline has gotten. Its not about the man. Its about the truth
You would not say your a fan if you worked for him in Qatar. If only you knew how some staff of QR are treated.
Qatar Club class Shiits on BA first..... just recently tried the Qsuite?. Amazing ! The staff are amazing ...
They are growing !
“We don’t own them, we are minority shareholders in their JV (owner)”
Right on Sir 👏👏
He looks like mr. Burns from The Simpsons!
Lol...Le's beat these big boys up smithers
Indeed, excellent
Lol, i used to work for qatar airways, and all the staff used to call him mr. Burns😂😂
He does lol
Love this guy, knows his facts, speaks what's in his head
I had a great experience so far travelling with their airline. The cabin crew were nice and helpful!
"We treated them as Families." - CEO Akbar al-Bakar
Yes they were Brothers until Saudi wants to control Qatar.
This guy knows his stuff. Good man
Qatar Airways is like the supercar of Airlines
Akbar Al Baker is one of the few CEOs of airlines who knows the airline industry.. even more relevant now.
I have been a fan of him and still a fan. What an interview!! He was brutally honest and fearless in the whole conversation infront of such a tough interviewer, hats off!
hes's right , the us3 cant compete and dont like competition
Yes, the US3 are competing who can make flying the most miserable and there is a leading airline offering a great service at a good price. No surprise that they are gaining market share.
I for one avoid flights with any US airline like the plague.
US3 are sore losers and cant compete on a global scale
*clap clap clap* for CEO of qatar airways.
Hats of you His Excellency Akbar Al Baker..our beloving Chief..
We are always winning..
very committed person
Nailed it! Way to go Akbar Al Baker!
It will be the biggest loss to the Oneworld Alliance so far if this come to be.
Thanks lots. 👌
Al Bakar telling it how it is, love that
This man is really genius Long live Qatar CEO.
well said Mr AlBaker...
Richard Quest RIP in this interview.
Richard got it back. Cannot bully a guy like Mr Al-Baker.
Thank you....
Leave it to CNN to talk to an airline CEO about solving world problems
We got 30 seconds of airline talk ...the test was middle east politics
True
He is awesome! And so does the airlines. Going to fly again with Qatar coming this December.
Am living in qatar and I work in Qatar Airways. Mr.Akbar is our boss He is very commited person and you will always feel good to work with him
God bless you my boss
Holy shit this guy is a machine. Compare him to the pathetic Alex Cruze.
Sure he is. Check these as well th-cam.com/video/l-LKGOKSVCg/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/a2SRLJvTPcs/w-d-xo.html
Is this an interview about airlines and business or politics!!!
Excellent Qatar Airways 🇶🇦 👏 👌
I love 💕 Qatar 🇶🇦 Airways
the ceo isnt MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Al -Bakar is a finest CEO and over all fine gentleman. Always great to hear his views.
Glad I flew Qatar yesterday with my points. If they leave I will no longer be able to fly them. Our flight from the Seychelles took 20 additional minutes due to the boycott. Emirates may be pressuring Qantas to bash Qatar? Emirates owns some of Qantas. Qatar is the victim? Innocent? Didn't Mr. Bakar say that women cannot run an airline?
This anchor’s voice is so annoying
Imtiaz Sharif then you dont listen
Yeah husky irritating..rude too and bully
Interesting very interesting
Excellent
So do you!
So much respect for this man. You can learn so much from this CEO.
He's an example! I love every word he said.
His first and last name translate as follows : The greater's Greatest! XD
Guys he said 51% Shares of QA is with The Aga Khan Foundation??
👏👏👏👏👏Good Job Mr.Akbar
hats off QATAR.....
Qatar is a much better airline than emirates or Saudi for that matter. Al Baker is also very brave to speak his mind.
If you run a business does not matter what industry, your job is to keep your company afloat, stable and competitive. If your a real business owner (big or small) you know there are businesses who want to knock you out, steal your customers or buy you out. It either protect your livelihood or be unemployed.
Cringe for every time the reporter pronounces "Kata" ffs
Rj Brown it’s Qatar
*Swooooooosh* straight over your head
@Oli No, it's closer to the English word "gutter"
@Oli Do you speak Arabic, because I do?
@Oli please listen 4:05. Unless you want to school Al baker on how he pronounces kata?
AIR ITALY is owned by Alisarda 51 % and Qatar Airways 49 %
Is he an airline CEO or a politician he is trying to talk about everything.
Akbar is on point
Carry on qatar dont let these 2faced countries bully you also leave the alliance if it favours yourself.
Qatar Airways is the best airline I've ever flown on. Never knew I'd be so comfortable on a 16 hour flght. Doha-Houston.
Akbar Al-Bakar is an astute meticulous CEO ,Qatar Airways have the best airline ever in my opinion and that is Mainly due to AAB
What a strong and bold guy! He is such a smart guy. That stupid news reporter must watch his mouth. Qatar airways is the best.
welcome to skyteam
Didn't realize the competition until I remembered how QA sponsored the biggest tour in the planet this year Russia⚽#WorldCup2018
md Shadab Khan Chicago
Its been two years and they haven't left
I love Al Baker. Puts it as it is
100% Agree that the US "Big Boys" are jealous and afraid of Al-Bakar's competition. If you are truly better, then you would welcome the challenge, not try to block the other player. I don't know anyone who would go out of their way to fly a US carrier, but many would rather route thru Qatar because it is better in product and service.
Qatars new Qsuite Business class products are miles ahead of any the US carriers international business class. Qsuites probably cannibalize Qatar's own First Class sales as the difference between Qsuite and First Class is now even less evident. This just shows that Qatar Airways is not afraid to put the customer first. I cannot imagine the US carriers doing this and their motives are on gouging their customers for as much as possible rather than winning customers over from competitors. United has Polaris products on some routes but it is not even close to Qsuite.
now that have the know how by being in alliance they dont feel the need they will outdo knowledge has increased but coming no need
Smart man ..i mean Akbar! NOT Quest
he says Qatar didn't do anything but there are tapes available on this website where a Qatari official is discussing assassinating a Saudi official with Gaddaffi I mean come on
Impressive
QR's mileage program is a joke, and it is not taking OW seriously. Consequently, consumers won't take QR seriously in return.
Qatar Airways is better off alone.
Qatar airwexit !
I AM FROM BANGLADESH QATAR AIRLINES BEST
Screw one world please come to star alliance and come to Toronto
He's not the best mean around, definitely not the best towards his staff but he knows how to run a business. Now if he would talk less, be kinder and shake off the haters, Qatar Airways will literally be unstoppable.
I like him
👌👍❤Qatar ❤👍👌
@qatar Please join Star Alliance!
better Qatar move to SkyTeam hahaha
Yhe sound of achorwat is evil sound and disguating
No amount of spin is working against Qatar Airways because I believe Qatar Airways is playing by the book and laws and are competitive!
But one thing is that this interview may have helped rally up the friction or put the blockading countries into defensiveness, depending on the dynamics but the intent of the journalist seems to be to create more friction!
Qatar has not got ageing fleet, they’re not stupid like emirates who spend billions on 155 A380s 46 of which will now retire , Qatar have fuel efficient aircrafts and can deliver to any market with style and good standards that other aircrafts are dying to meet.
I respect al baker
He is a very good man ! Other airlines should try to get Qatar's standards!
savage lol
A fantastic airline, Emirates and qantas need to improve customer care their service is below par
Qatar Airways both air Italy which was name Meridiana in the old days. then they decide to move the original base from Olbia Costa Smeralda airport to Milan Linate airport. causing deep injured to the core of social lives of the cities, by moving and deswelling skills. causing losing job and expertise which is being created during over 40 years of extraordinary experience and craft, which nobody can claim to have at the moment a global level. if they plan to do the same whit the USA carrier. I'm glad if they will no succeed on this occasion ...
Qatar airways is the best airways.
The only Leader of aviation HE Akbar Al Baker.
His hair is weird
Qatar airlines should leave. Good for them.
Mr. al-Bakar is the Donald Trump of the aviation world. Speaks his mind and never backs down from a dispute.
They are all trying to put Qatar Airways / Qatar down but unfortunately no one can beat them even the most famous airline. Others just greet you saying HELLO TOMORROW but Qatar Airways will bring you places together.
Guys don't be naive that's clear that Saudis got their dirty hands and money on US and AUS carriers and now they wish undermine the Strong and 5 star Airline. but we passengers r not idiots. go QR we r with you giant of the skies.
Everybody undermining this guy..he thinks he is the smartest man on the planet