Qatar airways today issued a notice on booking assistance for passengers impacted by the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran, and subsequent bombardment of US military bases in the region by the middle east nation.
Further, for passengers currently in Doha, or for booking assistance, the airline directed travelers to their official page here — /travelalerts
But it added, “We are experiencing high call volumes, so wait times may be longer than usual. Please only contact us if you’re traveling within the next 48 hours.”
Are you eligible for refunds for Qatar Airways flights?
According to the passenger alert by Qatar Airways, those with:
Is Qatar airways taking fresh bookings for flights?
According to the notice, passengers looking to book flights or manage their trips should visit their app, official website here — or contact the airline closer to your intended date of travel.
What if I booked my flights with a travel agent, third party?
For passengers who completed their booking through a travel agent or a third-party website, Qatar Airways has asked them to reach out to concerned parties for further assistance.
Ticket refund and rebooking rules
Several airlines have given passengers the option of either rebooking their flight or receiving a refund. In a post on
If you booked your flights with a travel agent, Emirates directed passengers to contact them for refunds and rebooking.
Domestic carrier IndiGo said customers may opt for a full refund or reschedule until 7 March 2026, for bookings made on or before 28 February 2026 at no additional cost.
Meanwhile, Tata-owned Air India said that flyers who booked their tickets on or before 28 February 2026 for travel originally planned up to 5 March 2026 will be eligible to reschedule their flight at no additional charge. They can also opt to request a full refund to their original form of payment.
Middle east suffers spillover effect from US-Israel war on Iran
The latest series of retaliatory attacks by Iran targeted places in the region bearing US imprint such military bases and diplomatic facilities across the Middle East. Iran named the recent escalation “Operation Truthful Promise 4” in response to US’ “Operation Epic Fury” and Israel’s “Operation Roaring Lion.” As the crossfire continues, the spillover effect of the war can be seen in the Middle East. The immediate impact of the war was a sudden spike seen in oil prices.
The US-Israel attack on Iran has shut down air traffic in the region. Authorities in Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Syria, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) closed their airspace, forcing thousands of flight cancellations and stranding passengers worldwide.
The airports in Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai were also directly hit by strikes.
With no clear timeline over the end of this conflict, US President Donald Trump on Monday said operations are likely to last four to five weeks but that he was prepared “to go far longer than that.”
