The former chief executive of Qatar Airways has issued a stark warning to the global airline industry. Akbar Al Baker predicts that renewed geopolitical tensions, supply chain shortages, and rising defense spending will hit the sector over the coming years.
Speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Athens, attended by Skift, he warned of multiple developing threats.
âThe industry â in my opinion â is going to have a very turbulent several years,â Al Baker said. âOne, of course, because of the trade conflicts that are going to happen between countries.â
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