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Jun 23, 2017 | 5:08 pm

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Originally Posted by flybie

I never flew into Doha nor have I flown in the Middle East area. But I am contemplating getting ticket to Doha, layover and continue on to USA in business class as their QATAR award space is excellent for the route that I want.

With so many things going on now such as electronic bans, suspended flight into UAE, terrorism, etc. Is it safe at all to fly into Doha from Africa connecting flight route back into USA? I am planning this for December time frame, so I have a while yet but want to hear others thoughts.

Thank you.

Is there something in particular, you've read that makes you think Doha might be an unsafe city?

I haven't seen anything in the news recently about Doha being unsafe so I'm wondering if there is something you are referring to?

For example, I see reports of terrorism in Europe, the Saudi's reportedly foiled an attack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca, issues in Israel, but haven't see anything in the news regarding safety in Qatar or the other Emirates/GCC countries.

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