Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Receives Prestigious ‘2022 Joseph Murphy Award’ by Air Transport World

22 June 2022

The Award recognises H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker’s global influence on the aviation industry, spearheading the successful growth of Qatar Airways business

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, received the ‘2022 Joseph Murphy Award’ by Air Transport World (ATW), a leading online and print trade publication covering the global aviation industry. He received the award at the ATW’s 48th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards ceremony, which was held at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel.

The esteemed award recognises Mr. Al Baker’s global influence and visionary approach towards the aviation industry, demonstrating strategic thinking and innovative direction in shepherding the growth of Qatar Airways’ business and the wider aviation industry. The phenomenal success of Qatar Airways can be attributed to his strategic management and leadership. He has been long known as an industry pioneer, contributing to the sustainable growth of Qatar, and leaving an impact within the country and beyond.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said; “I am truly honored to receive the ‘2022 Joseph Murphy Award’ by Air Transport World. This was made possible by the concerted efforts of everyone in our company, which is a testament to the resilience of our team who weathered the unprecedented times of the pandemic and continued to deliver our promise of excellence in aviation. We are proud to be the leading global airlines serving the world and will continue to connect our customers to the world.”

Mr. Al Baker is one of the most influential figures in international aviation. Under his leadership, Qatar Airways became the world’s fastest-growing airline, operating one of the youngest and most technologically advanced fleets in the sky. A widely recognised and well-respected industry innovator, Mr. Al Baker is currently a member of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the influential global aviation industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA) and he is chairman of award winning oneworld alliance.

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was announced as the ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2021 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. It was also named ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. The airline continues to stand alone at the top of the industry having won the main prize for an unprecedented sixth time (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021).

Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the ‘World’s Best Airport’.