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Qatar Claims The Skies As Emirates Grounds Fleet
MENAFN - Asia Times

26 March 2020

A bitter rivalry between the Gulf states of UAE and Qatar has taken a new twist in the era of Covid-19, with flagship airlines taking opposite approaches in a bid to come out on top. Qatar Airways has offered a voucher for the original fare plus 10% while Emirates Airline is offering vouchers good for 12 months as an alternative to refunds. ‘It’s a gamble – short-term pain for long-term gain,’ said James M. Dorsey, senior fellow at RSIS.

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