As many of you may have seen in the news today, Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns due to rising regional tensions. This precautionary move, announced by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is intended to protect the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors.
I’ve personally contacted all of my customers who are currently due to travel with Qatar Airways over the coming days, but I wanted to also share this update more widely for anyone who may be affected — whether you’ve booked through me or not.
What’s Happening?
On Monday afternoon, the Qatari authorities made the decision to temporarily close their airspace. In a statement published via their official social media channels, they confirmed the move was out of concern for public safety, following heightened tensions in the region and reports of possible Iranian retaliation against the United States.
Soon after, flight tracking platforms such as Flightradar24 began reporting that inbound flights to Doha’s Hamad International Airport were diverting to alternative airports.
What Does This Mean for Travellers?
At the moment, we expect the following:
- Flights to and from Doha may be diverted, delayed, or re-routed
- Airlines are reviewing routes and may adjust schedules accordingly
- Passengers currently in transit or due to fly in the next 24–48 hours should check for updates regularly
Qatar Airways has, in past scenarios, rerouted flights via other hubs (e.g. Turkey or the UAE) and continued operations with minimal disruption. We are hoping for a similar outcome here — but rest assured, we’re monitoring the situation closely and will respond quickly as more details emerge.
What Should You Do?
👉 If you’re travelling with Qatar Airways in the coming days:
- Don’t panic – we are here to assist the best we can.
- Keep an eye on your emails and flight status for any updates.
- If you booked with me, I will contact you personally as soon as we have anything concrete.
- If you’ve booked independently and need some help navigating the changes, feel free to reach out and I’ll do my best to offer guidance.
If you require urgent support, our 24/7 helpline is: +44 1782 498619
Final Thoughts
These types of changes can understandably cause some anxiety — especially when travelling long haul or with tight connections — but these decisions are made with your safety in mind.
I’ll continue to post updates here as the situation develops. In the meantime, please know that you’re not alone in this, and I’ll be doing everything I can to support those affected.
