Qatar Airways Signs United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration

Qatar Airways has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration.

The declaration focuses on the illegal trade in African elephants, rhinos, some big cats, and pangolins that originates from and transits through East Africa.

“We are extremely proud to be part of this initiative that recognises the need to protect endangered species from illegal trade and transportation,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker. “It is important that we work together as an industry to prevent violations of the regulations that have been put in place to safeguard these animals and to adopt a zero tolerance policy regarding illegal wildlife trade ... We have a strict policy governing the types of animals and animal products that are banned for carriage on board Qatar Airways.”

The United for Wildlife declaration, which is supported by IATA, commits the participating airlines to increase passenger, customer, client, and staff awareness about the nature, scale, and consequences of illegal wildlife trade. It will also develop mechanisms to enable the transport sector to receive and share timely information about the transport of suspected illegal wildlife and their products, including methods of transportation, key routes, ports and other locations.

Qatar Airways Cargo, which is the world’s third biggest international cargo carrier, adheres to industry recommendations and best-practice for the transportation of live animals through its hub in Doha. The airline offers transport and provides dedicated handling facilities for horses, domestic pets, livestock, tropical fish and small mammals.

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