Doha: Qatar Airways Group revealed on Wednesday that it recorded a post-tax profit of QAR 7.08 billion (USD 1.94 billion) for the financial year of 2025-2026, after taxes were deducted.
According to Qatar News Agency, these results reflect a strong and outstanding performance, especially given that the last month of the fiscal year was affected by significant geopolitical challenges, affirming clearly the robustness of its business approach and the operational flexibility it enjoys. The statement indicated that Qatar Airways Group continued its path of development and innovation during the fiscal year 2025-2026, providing world-class services and products to travelers and the business sector, thus enhancing the overall travel experience.
Qatar Airways served 41.8 million passengers across its growing global network of destinations, maintaining seamless air connectivity through Hamad International Airport (HIA). Meanwhile, the air cargo sector continued its leading performance, with Qatar Airways Cargo transporting more than 1.43 million tons of chargeable weight, reinforcing its position as the world's largest commercial airline cargo carrier with a global market share of 12 percent.
As for operational performance, Qatar Airways maintained its leadership in the aviation sector in terms of punctuality, recording an 86 percent on-time performance for take-off and arrival. This achievement cemented its position among the top five most punctual airlines in the world and garnered the Cirium Platinum Award, the most prestigious and highly regarded award in evaluating operational performance in the aviation sector.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Hamad Ali Al Khater stated, "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 2025-2026 financial year did both, and the Qatar Airways Group rose to each in turn." He further emphasized the strength of the group across various measures, including a strong balance sheet and industry-leading operations.
Qatar Airways highlighted key achievements of the 2025-2026 financial year, including a record-breaking fleet expansion with landmark agreements with Boeing and GE Aerospace for the acquisition and servicing of up to 210 aircraft and 400 engines. The airline also received the World's Best Airline award for a record ninth time and was named World's Best Airline 2025 by Skytrax.
The airline operates the world's first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, providing high-speed in-flight connectivity across Boeing 777, Airbus A350, and Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Hamad International Airport was recognized as the Best Airport in West Asia for the 11th consecutive year by Skytrax.
Looking ahead, Qatar Airways plans to rebuild its global schedule, reaching more than 160 destinations by summer 2026, enabling travelers worldwide to experience its award-winning service and state-of-the-art facilities at Hamad International Airport in Doha.