The group reported a loss of £493.4 million for the year to 31 March, more than 10 times the £34.4 million it reported the previous year. The result came despite an increase in turnover from £9.3 billion to £10.6 billion.
Qatar is in dispute with Saudia Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE, which have imposed airspace restrictions on Qatar Airways, forcing diversions and adding to congestion. The carrier said planned new destinations in west and central Africa and South America have been put on hold as a result.
