Qatar Airways has made a strategic investment in the South African private airline Airlink, acquiring a 25% stake in the company.
The financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Airlink, which operates flights to over 45 destinations in southern and East Africa, will benefit from this partnership with Qatar Airways.
The existing code-share agreement between the two airlines is expected to be strengthened, providing passengers with more seamless travel options across the African continent.
Qatar Airways, a global airline with a strong presence in Africa, already serves 29 destinations on the continent.
This investment in Airlink further solidifies Qatar Airways’ commitment to Africa as a key market for its future growth.
Badr Mohammed al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, expressed the airline’s enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Our investment in Airlink demonstrates how integral we see Africa being to our business’ future.”
Qatar Airways, a state-owned airline of Qatar, continues to expand its global network and strengthen its position as a leading player in the aviation industry.