Qatar Airways wins ‘Investment in People’ award

The award is in recognition of its contribution to the welfare of thousands of seafarers.

The Seatrade Awards, known as the "Maritime Oscars", are judged by an independent panel of experts representing key maritime associations across the world.

Since the start of the pandemic, Qatar Airways has carried more than 500,000 mariners for both repatriations and crew changes. In addition, the airline operated more than 130 charters carrying over 35,000 workers. Also, the airline’s home airport Hamad International Airport (HIA), opened an industry-first dedicated ‘Mariner Lounge’, providing exclusive, complimentary access to seafarers and offshore workers.

Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: ''We want to express our appreciation to our colleagues and friends in the maritime industry for this important recognition. Throughout the pandemic, we stood shoulder-to-shoulder, keeping the global supply network alive during the most challenging period in recent history. It is our pleasure and privilege to have assisted in safeguarding the welfare of the maritime industry's most valuable asset, its people."