Qatar Airways enforces absolute ban on transportation of all hunting trophies
ATP- Arab tourism portal- Doha- Qatar Airways has announced the extension of its existing embargo on transporting hunting trophies to encompass all species identified by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora.
The airline’s existing ban on carrying CITES I hunting trophies has been extended to include all species included in the CITES I, II and III.
“As one of the world’s leading airlines, serving customers across six continents, Qatar Airways recognizes its responsibility to society, our communities and the environment.
An absolute ban on all hunting trophies further extends our commitment to supporting the protection of endangered species and the elimination of illegal trading of animal products,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency, and Mr. Akbar Al Baker.More than 35,000 species (over 5,000 animals and 30,000 plants) are protected under the CITES, which includes, but is not limited to, great apes, the giant panda, many South American monkeys, cheetahs, lions, leopards, tigers, elephants and rhinoceroses.
