00:05The Middle East is home to some of the world's biggest airlines, but regional conflict has
00:09disrupted flights and driven up costs.
00:12Now, more than 200 aviation leaders are meeting here in Doha to discuss the challenges facing
00:17the industry and the flight path ahead.
00:20A projected $4.3 billion loss.
00:24That's what the Arab Air Carriers Organization is forecasting for its member airlines this
00:29year.
00:29As industry leaders gather in Doha, Emirates says it's bouncing back after months of disruption.
00:35We managed to put the airline back to almost, I would say, 91 percent of the capacity recovered.
00:42We recovered almost the network back to where we left it, almost 98 percent.
00:47There's also a dispute over Europe's plans to expand its carbon emissions rules.
00:52From 2029, the European Commission wants to extend its carbon trading system to flights
00:57leaving Europe for destinations within 5,000 kilometers of Frankfurt.
01:02Arab Airlines say the proposal unfairly targets certain routes, infringes on national sovereignty,
01:07and could drive up ticket prices.
01:09So this is extraterritoriality, trespassing on the sovereignty of others.
01:15You start from Turkey, through Iraq, down to up till Dubai, up till Sudan, Egypt, up till Morocco.
01:26Meanwhile, Qatar Airways is increasing flights to European destinations.
01:30Europe remains a key market for Qatar Airways.
01:34This winter, increasing flights to major cities, including London Heathrow and Frankfurt,
01:39giving traveller flexibility and better connection through Doha to our global network.
01:44And despite the challenges, airlines are looking for common ground.
01:48It's good to have a healthy competition going on while we work together.
01:52Despite a turbulent year, airlines across the region are still looking to expand.
01:57The challenge now is managing rising costs and ongoing disruptions while planning for future growth.
02:04Ava Halim, Euronews, Doha.
