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Qatar Airways restores 85% of network ahead of Summer 2026, appoints new COO and CCO

Qatar Airways Group says it has rebuilt capacity to 85% of its pre-crisis network and will launch its Summer 2026 schedule with more than 140 daily departures to over 160 destinations. It also named new Chief Operating and Chief Customer Officers to accelerate growth as the Gulf comeback continues.

Discovered 2026-06-17T05:23:26.831675-07:00 | 2026-06-17T05:23:26.831675-07:00

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The airline’s move to an 85% network—paired with a Summer 2026 plan of 140+ daily departures to 160+ destinations—signals how quickly Gulf capacity can rebound after Iran-war disruption, in contrast with earlier pullbacks and cancellations (see Qatar Airways skips bonuses after Iran-war cancellations).
Leadership changes (new COO and CCO) point to an operational and commercial “scale-up” phase as carriers transition from crisis management to growth execution, building on network and passenger demand patterns highlighted in IATA’s view of ongoing Iran-driven volatility.
For routing and customer experience planning, Qatar’s restored connectivity matters at a time when airspace constraints and routing limits have previously forced operational changes out of Doha (see Qatar restricts airspace flows from Doha amid escalation).

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