Originally Posted by
ISTFlyer
Of course the ticketing carrier can't do anything until the flights have been officially cancelled.
QR removing flights from sale does not mean that the flight is officially cancelled, despite in 99% of the cases, the flight usually is cancelled at a future date.
It's frustrating because like you said, it's 99% likely to be cancelled and replaced by AA 121. I would like to be rebooked sooner rather than later so that I can get on a QSuites operated flight.