Qatar Airways Delivers Robust Financial Performance

‍DOHA — Despite recent disruptions in global aviation, Qatar Airways (QR) has delivered a sound set of financial results. The Doha-based (DOH) carrier has announced a post-tax profit of QAR 7.08bn (US$ 1.94bn) for the 2025/26 financial year.

Throughout the financial year 2025/26, the QR Group continued to develop, innovate, and provide world-class services and experiences to passengers and businesses. These results reaffirm QR's position as one of aviation’s most resilient airline groups.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hamad Al-Khater, said, "It is not often that a single financial year asks an organization 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 the Qatar Airways Group rose to each in turn."

Stellar performance for QR

Though the airline operated fewer flights during the recent Middle East shutdown, its financial results demonstrate a robust performance against a month impacted by significant geopolitical events.

"These results speak to the strength of this Group across every measure that matters — a strong balance sheet, industry-leading operations, partnerships of real depth, and people who maintained the standards this Group is known for, even under the most demanding conditions," Al-Khater said.

During the past year, Qatar's flag airline carried more than 41.8 million passengers, maintaining extensive global connectivity through its hub, Hamad International Airport.

The Group’s cargo division continued to excel, having transported more than 1.43 million tonnes of chargeable weight, advancing QR's position as the world’s largest air freight carrier with a 12% global market share.

The airline also maintained industry‑leading punctuality, placing QR among the most punctual carriers worldwide, and securing recognition in global airline operations benchmarking.

Key achievements for QR in the 2025/26 financial year

Fleet Expansion: The airline group signed landmark agreements with Boeing and GE Aerospace for the acquisition and servicing of up to 210 aircraft and 400 engines.

Operational Excellence: The carrier received the Cirium Platinum Award, recognizing its 86% on-time performance and excellent operational standards, placing it among the world’s top five most punctual carriers.

In-flight Connectivity: Qatar Airways operates the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, with high-speed in-flight connectivity available across Boeing 777, Airbus A350, and Boeing 787-8 aircraft, bringing seamless, free in-flight internet to passengers on long-haul and ultra-long-haul services.

Cargo Operations- With 1.43 million tonnes of chargeable freight transported and a commanding 12% global market share, Qatar Airways Cargo reinforced its status as the world’s largest international air cargo carrier.

Rebuilding its network

Qatar Airways is scaling up its flight schedule. The airline continues to rebuild its global schedule, underpinned by sound business principles.

The carrier will indeed reach more than 160 destinations by summer 2026.

The airline thanked its loyal staff for their dedication and professionalism throughout the year.

"Behind every result are 57,800 people, working across more than 90 countries. In the final weeks of the financial year, many of them were managing an active crisis with a standard of professionalism that defines this organization as much as any financial metric, and it deserves to be recognized," Al-Khater said.