Qatar Airways Group has restored its global network to 85 percent of pre-crisis levels while creating new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Customer Officer positions to strengthen operational performance and passenger experience during its next growth phase. The recovery milestone coincides with the launch of the airline’s Summer 2026 schedule, which includes more than 140 […]
Qatar Airways has expanded its summer network to more than 160 global destinations, giving Doha a stronger role in international tourism, long-haul aviation, stopover travel, and global passenger movement during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The airline’s summer 2026 network restoration adds 26 destinations across key markets, reconnecting travellers to important
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership from 1 June 2026, opening more convenient travel options between the Philippines, Doha and major international markets. The agreement builds on the Manila–Doha codeshare cooperation launched in June 2025 and adds more than 40 destinations across both airlines’ networks. Under the expanded arrangement, Philippine Airlines
Qatar’s airspace remains open, but travelers using Doha should prepare for a more complex journey as regional aviation disruption continues to affect flight planning across the Middle East. The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has rejected claims that the country’s airspace is closed or that flight operations have been suspended. However, the authority has confirmed that
Doha and Dubai are gaining fresh aviation momentum as airlines rebuild capacity across the Gulf and strengthen links with Asia and Central Asia. Qatar Airways is increasing services between Hamad International Airport and Dubai International Airport from two to five daily flights in phases, while Air Astana is restoring Dubai operations from Almaty and Astana.
Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and Saudia are providing rebooking, refund and travel-management options for passengers affected by flight disruptions across the Middle East, helping travelers respond to changing schedules while protecting confidence in regional tourism. The policies vary by airline, route, travel date and ticket conditions. However, the overall message is clear:
Qatar Airways is expanding its African network from 16 June 2026, restoring key routes, increasing flight frequencies and launching a new Port Sudan service that will strengthen travel links between Doha and destinations across the continent. The airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles and two weekly flights to Kigali from 16 June. Daily
Qatar Airways Iraq flights are returning to Baghdad, Basra and Erbil from 10 May 2026, restoring important regional air links between Doha and three major Iraqi cities as Middle East aviation networks continue to rebuild after recent disruption. The airline is also resuming freighter services to Baghdad from 7 May 2026, adding a cargo component
The reopening of major Middle Eastern airspace corridors is triggering a critical aviation recovery phase across the Gulf as airlines and airport authorities race to manage soaring Eid al Adha and Hajj travel demand under continuing geopolitical uncertainty linked to US-Iran tensions. Major aviation hubs including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Israel have
Qatar Airways has officially resumed its Nagpur-Doha flight operations following a temporary suspension linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, restoring a critical international aviation connection for central India. The first inbound service arrived at Nagpur airport carrying forty-five passengers, while the outbound flight departed with sixty travelers, signaling renewed demand for global connectivity
Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways are dramatically expanding their strategic partnership from June 2026, introducing broader codeshare connectivity, easier international transfers, and enhanced loyalty rewards aimed at strengthening travel links between Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The upgraded cooperation is expected to improve passenger convenience while giving both airlines greater network reach across
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are significantly expanding their partnership from June 2026, opening more than 40 new travel routes, streamlining international transfers, and integrating loyalty rewards for travelers moving between the Philippines, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The strengthened alliance is expected to improve one-stop connectivity through Doha while giving travelers simpler booking
