Qatar airways today issued a notice to reserve assistance for passengers affected by the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran and the subsequent bombing of US military bases in the region by the Middle Eastern country.
Also, for passengers currently in Doha or for assistance with booking, the airline has directed passengers to their official site here — /travelalerts
However, he added: “We are experiencing a high volume of calls so waiting times may be longer than usual. Please only contact us if you will be traveling within the next 48 hours.”
Are you eligible for a refund on Qatar Airways flights?
According to a passenger alert from Qatar Airways, those who:
Is Qatar airways accepting new ticket bookings?
According to the announcement, travelers looking to book flights or manage their travel should visit their app, official website here — or contact the airline closer to their intended travel date.
What if I booked my flights with a travel agent, a third party?
Passengers who completed their booking through a travel agent or third-party website have been asked by Qatar Airways to contact the relevant parties for further assistance.
Rules for returning tickets and changing reservations
Several airlines have given passengers the option to either rebook their flight or get a refund. In a post on X, Emirates said passengers with tickets for flights on or before March 5 can either rebook an alternative flight to the same destination up to 20 days after the original date of travel, or request a refund by completing a refund form if you booked directly with the airline.
If you have booked flights with a travel agent, Emirates has encouraged passengers to contact them for a refund and rebooking.
Domestic carrier IndiGo said customers can opt for a full refund or rescheduling till March 7, 2026 for bookings made till February 28, 2026 at no extra cost.
Meanwhile, Tata-owned Air India said fliers who booked tickets on or before February 28, 2026 for a trip originally scheduled for March 5, 2026, will be eligible to reschedule their flight without additional charges. They can also choose to request a full refund to the original payment method.
The Middle East is suffering from the side effect of the US-Israel war against Iran
The latest series of retaliatory attacks by Iran have targeted sites in the region bearing the American imprint, such as military bases and diplomatic facilities across the Middle East. Iran named the recent escalation “Operation Truthful Promise 4” in response to the US’s “Operation Epic Fury” and Israel’s “Operation Roaring Lion”. As the crossfire continues, the spillover effect of the war can be seen in the Middle East. The immediate impact of the war was a sudden increase in oil prices.
The US-Israeli attack on Iran has shut down air traffic in the region. Authorities in Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Syria, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) closed their airspace, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights and stranding passengers worldwide.
The strikes also directly affected airports in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.
With no clear timetable for the end of the conflict, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the operations would likely last four to five weeks, but that he was prepared to “go much longer”.
