Qatar Airways' chief executive has been forced to backtrack on comments he made to reporters after insinuating that a woman could not run the airline.
Speaking at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday, Akbar Al-Baker found himself in hot water while addressing the issue of gender inequality within the male-dominated aviation industry.
According to Fox News, in reference to Qatar Airways, Al-Baker said "of course it has to be led by a man because it is a very challenging position."
Al-Baker's response was met with loud boos and groans by those in attendance.
However, during an interview later with Bloomberg, the airline executive clarified his remarks, saying he was "only referring to one individual, I was not referring to the staff in general."
