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Old Mar 1, 2026 | 11:44 am
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Originally Posted by sciconf
I have a booking to Asia via Doha in mid March.
Qatar air space has been closed.
Booked it through Chase Travel and my travel ins may not cover these situations.

I prefer to make a trip - what alternatives are there - would Qatar fly us from US to Asia through a different route?
Whether airspace will reopen is crystal ball stuff. But it might be open by the time you need to fly.
So far Qatar are generally failing to rebook onto other carriers, even when there is a legal obligation to do so (EU/UK air passenger rights). The general options at the moment are (depending on dates you booked) to rebook onto one of their own services, some close codeshare partners, or offer a refund.

Follow the last few pages of the main disruption thread for more practical detail

Airspace Closure delays & help
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