Doha, QATAR: Qatar Airways Cargo division is pleased to announce that it has received the coveted certification to ISO 9001:2000 standards in recognition of International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The certificate was issued by Mr. L. Ramalingam – Manager and Lead Auditor with M/s TUV Sueddeutschland – a leading German based certification body, to Qatar Airways Cargo division at a small ceremony held recently at Qatar Airways head office.
The certificate was awarded for Qatar Airways Cargo's exceptional capacity and steady growth in the fields of airfreight space sales, reservation and handling, which includes transportation by air, as well as delivery to the consignee. According to Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO, the certificate "better equips the Cargo division to offer its customers a focused service based on timely delivery of consignments."
“We are constantly seeking ways to improve our services, and we remain very committed to our cargo customers and committed to developing cargo as a major part of our business well into the future.
“Given that this certification is aimed at organizations that strive towards excellence with respect to improving their operational processes, providing a trained and capable workforce and pursuing customer satisfaction, Qatar Airways Cargo has surpassed and exceeded these qualifications.
“Our cargo division managed to achieve certification within a short time frame of six months, which attests to their capabilities and proficiency.
“Qatar Airways Cargo is one of our success stories. Our cargo section has seen an increase in revenue of more than 50 per cent for the last three years. For the financial year 2003/2004 the growth figures are exceeding 77 per cent, which no doubt categorizes us as one of the fastest growing cargo operations in the world.
“Last year we took delivery of our first dedicated cargo freighter and will add two further freighters to the fleet by 2007. All these factors ensure that Qatar Airways Cargo has seen an incredible increase in tonnage flown all over the world and will continue along its successful path,” added Mr. Al Baker.
About Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is proud to be Going Places Together with travellers across its more than 150 business and leisure destinations.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways has been awarded World’s Best Airline, World's Best Business Class; Best Business Class Airline Lounge and Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax.
Qatar Airways was the first Gulf carrier to join global airline alliance, oneworld, enabling its passengers to benefit from more than 1,000 airports in more than 150 countries.
Oryx One, Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system offers passengers up to 3,000 entertainment options from the latest blockbuster movies, TV box sets, music, games and much more. Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights served by its B787, A350, A380, A319 and select A320 and A330 aircraft can also stay in touch with their friends and family around the world by using the award-winning airline’s on-board Wi-Fi and GSM service.
Qatar Airways proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways sponsors world-leading sports teams including FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi Arabia FC reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message – Going Places Together.
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s third largest international cargo carrier, serves more than 50 exclusive freighter destinations worldwide via its Doha hub and also delivers freight to more than 150 key business and leisure destinations globally