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Qatar Airways to hire 10,000 staff amid World Cup preparations

In order to accommodate the rush of #travelers before the #FIFA #WorldCup-2023

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In order to accommodate the rush of travelers before the FIFA World Cup 2023, which is slated to begin on November 20, Qatar Airways will increase its staff by 10,000. The Doha-based carrier is in the midst of a hiring drive that will increase its entire staff from 45,000 to more than 55,000.

In the midst of the pandemic, Qatar Airways reduced its workforce to under 37,000 in 2021 after limiting its travel options to 33 cities in 2020. Since then, more than 150 locations are now served by it.

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As more flights arrive in Doha during the tournament, Qatar Airways is modifying 70% of its schedule to accommodate them. In addition, several flights have been canceled and frequency has been decreased to make room for the extra flights and the increased demand from fans.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is in particularly high demand for flights to Qatar for the upcoming soccer World Cup as fans there work around a lack of lodging in Doha. Flight bookings to Qatar for the World Cup are surging.

At the end of the first quarter, Qatar Tourism recorded 31,123 hotel rooms within the nation. According to Qatar’s World Cup organizers, FIFA, the body that governs soccer worldwide, has reserved 80% of the accommodations available for the tournament’s participants, visitors, and officials.

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Together, Qatar Airways and flydubai will run around 54 flights per day between Dubai and Qatar, up from the previous six scheduled, according to OAG.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.