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Qatar Airways Seeks Ways to Cut Costs as Iran War Halts Flights
Qatar Airways had to cancel thousands of flights since the end of February due to the ongoing war.
Photographer: Michael Nagle/BloombergQatar Airways is looking for ways to preserve cash amid the continued partial grounding of its fleet.
The state-owned carrier has contacted several aircraft lessors to potentially defer or reduce rental payments, citing the ongoing war and the impact that airspace closures have had on the airline’s operations, according to people familiar with the matter. The company has already announced that it will pull out of some events in response to the disruptions.