The leader of Qatar Airways told reporters on Thursday in Ireland the state-controlled airline is ready to buy shares of American Airlines despite the lackluster reaction from the Texas-based company.
Reuters reports Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker said the carrier is planning to buy shares of American Airlines, which has a hub at Philadelphia International Airport, soon – as long as the price is right.
Al-Baker told reporters in Dublin that Qatar Airways would buy up to 4.75 percent, despite…