Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

Published August 20, 2024 7:20 AM

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink. The airlines announced the agreement Tuesday but no financial details were immediately disclosed. South Africa-based Airlink flies to more than 45 destinations in southern and East Africa and the deal will enhance an existing code-share agreement between the airlines. Qatar Airways currently flies to 29 destinations in Africa. Qatar Airways group chief executive officer Badr Mohammed al-Meer says the investment in Airlink “further demonstrates how integral we see Africa being to our business’ future.” Qatar Airways is owned by the Qatari government.

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