Qatar Airways announces reinstatement of flights as airspace reopens in Qatar
DOHA: Qatar Airways can confirm the reinstatement of flights following the reopening of airspace in the State of Qatar.
Our focus at this time is to help our passengers return home or reach their onward journey safely and smoothly.
We are working tirelessly with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to restore operations as quickly as possible.
We have also deployed additional ground staff at Hamad International Airport and other key airports to assist affected passengers by minimising disruptions and offering the utmost care and support to all customers.
As operations resume, we anticipate significant delays to our flight schedule. We would advise passengers to check qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile application ahead of travel.
The safety of our passengers and crew is the first and highest priority at all times.
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