QA only global airline flying consistently throughout 2020 30 Dec 2020 - 9:02 Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker The Peninsula Doha: At the close of an extraordinary year and one of the most challenging in the history of aviation, Qatar Airways reflects on its achievements in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker, said: “This year has been unlike any other, with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting people and businesses all around the world. Aviation has been one of the most affected industries, with a unique set of challenges resulting from a more restrictive travel environment and subdued demand.