20% Of Qatar Airways' Fleet 'Grounded'? Which Aircraft Are Stored Where

At the time we’re making this video in late-May 2026, roughly 20% of Qatar Airways’ fleet is listed as ‘parked’. This inactive portion of the fleet is largely grounded due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East region, which have limited the route network that Qatar Airways would operate under normal circumstances. Want more Simple Flying YouTube videos? Our Long Haul channel goes more in-depth into aviation topics: https://www.youtube.com/c/LongHaulbySimpleFlying Website https://simpleflying.com/ Flight Tracker https://simpleflying.com/flight-tracker/ https://www.instagram.com/simpleflyingnews https://www.facebook.com/simpleflyingnews https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-flying/ https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleflying Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/55uPzHwM524LreH1r8DLb4 Threads: https://simpleflying.com/threads/ For copyright matters relating to this page, please contact us directly at: [email protected] Advertise With Simple Flying. Reach millions of aviation enthusiasts, frequent flyers, and industry professionals worldwide. Learn more about partnering with us: https://www.valnetinc.com/en/simpleflying