Addressing a press conference, a day after the launch of its new flight between Doha and Russia's second largest city after Moscow, Qatar Airways group CEO Akbar Al Baker said Indians can take the flight to St Petersburg from Doha as most flight from India arrives at Qatar's capital about two hours prior to departure of this new flight.
The Qatar Airways CEO, who had his education in India, said that he always cherish fond memories of the country.
"India is an economic super power today, so it is an important destination for us," he said.
Criticising the blockade imposed on Qatar by Arab nations, Al Baker said, "Never ever after second world war a civilised world imposed such blocked against any country".
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A number of Arab countries including Saudi Arabia and Egypt blocked direct air and land transport to and from Qatar in June, accusing it of destabilising the region.
Baker also said that the Qatar Airways, after relaunch in 1997, flies to 150 destinations of the world and is also an sponsor of 2022 FIFA cup.