UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Qatar Airways files claim over delays to airport opening

January 2013

QATAR Airways is filing a USD600 million legal claim against a contractor for a delay in opening a new international airport in the emirate’s capital, Doha, according to Reuters.

Lindner Depa Interiors, a German-Dubai joint venture, holds a USD250 million contract to build 19 airport lounges by the middle of 2012, said Qatar Airways , which will operate the new airport.

The USD15.5 billion airport will be the hub for an airline that has grown to a fleet of 116 aircraft since its launch 15 years ago. The new airport was scheduled to open this month but is now expected to start operations in late 2013, the airline said in the release.