Gulf carriers dismiss prediction that most Middle East airlines will 'disappear'

While claiming he did not want to make yet another controversial comment, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker did just that at the IATA AGM this week when he said there is no need for consolidation among Persian Gulf airlines because the majority will "just disappear." He added, "There will be two...

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