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.

Qantas is also trying to protect its (non-Oneworld) alliance partner Emirates.

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!

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!

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.

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...

al-Baker is my favourite CEO by far

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

He looks like mr. Burns from The Simpsons!

Qatar Club class Shiits on BA first..... just recently tried the Qsuite?. Amazing ! The staff are amazing ...

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.

They are growing ! “We don’t own them, we are minority shareholders in their JV (owner)” Right on Sir 👏👏

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.

Love this guy, knows his facts, speaks what's in his head

Fair, respectable, classy, responsible, true!!! This is Akbar Al Baker

Qatar Airways is like the supercar of Airlines

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!

This guy knows his stuff. Good man

hes's right , the us3 cant compete and dont like competition

very committed person

Akbar Al Baker is one of the few CEOs of airlines who knows the airline industry.. even more relevant now.

Hats of you His Excellency Akbar Al Baker..our beloving Chief.. We are always winning..

*clap clap clap* for CEO of qatar airways.

Thank you....

This man is really genius Long live Qatar CEO.

Nailed it! Way to go Akbar Al Baker!

Thanks lots. 👌

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

Al Bakar telling it how it is, love that

Richard Quest RIP in this interview.

It will be the biggest loss to the Oneworld Alliance so far if this come to be.

This anchor’s voice is so annoying

Holy shit this guy is a machine. Compare him to the pathetic Alex Cruze.

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

well said Mr AlBaker...

Is this an interview about airlines and business or politics!!!

He is awesome! And so does the airlines. Going to fly again with Qatar coming this December.

Cringe for every time the reporter pronounces "Kata" ffs

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?

Richard got it back. Cannot bully a guy like Mr Al-Baker.

hats off QATAR.....

His first and last name translate as follows : The greater's Greatest! XD

So do you!

Excellent

the ceo isnt MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love 💕 Qatar 🇶🇦 Airways

AIR ITALY is owned by Alisarda 51 % and Qatar Airways 49 %

Interesting very interesting

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.

Guys he said 51% Shares of QA is with The Aga Khan Foundation??

Akbar is on point

Is he an airline CEO or a politician he is trying to talk about everything.

So much respect for this man. You can learn so much from this CEO.

Al -Bakar is a finest CEO and over all fine gentleman. Always great to hear his views.

Carry on qatar dont let these 2faced countries bully you also leave the alliance if it favours yourself.

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

👏👏👏👏👏Good Job Mr.Akbar

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.

welcome to skyteam

Excellent Qatar Airways 🇶🇦 👏 👌

I love Al Baker. Puts it as it is

Didn't realize the competition until I remembered how QA sponsored the biggest tour in the planet this year Russia⚽#WorldCup2018

Its been two years and they haven't left

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

Smart man ..i mean Akbar! NOT Quest

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.

better Qatar move to SkyTeam hahaha

QR's mileage program is a joke, and it is not taking OW seriously. Consequently, consumers won't take QR seriously in return.

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.

Qatar airwexit !

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.

Screw one world please come to star alliance and come to Toronto

savage lol

Qatar Airways is better off alone.

👌👍❤Qatar ❤👍👌

I like him

@qatar Please join Star Alliance!

md Shadab Khan Chicago

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!

I respect al baker

A fantastic airline, Emirates and qantas need to improve customer care their service is below par

Yhe sound of achorwat is evil sound and disguating

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 AM FROM BANGLADESH QATAR AIRLINES BEST

He is a very good man ! Other airlines should try to get Qatar's standards!

His hair is weird

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 ...

The only Leader of aviation HE Akbar Al Baker.

Qatar airways is the best airways.

Qatar airlines should leave. Good for them.

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.

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.