Qatar Airways' temporary flights suspension due to air traffic movement closure
DOHA: Qatar Airways confirms the temporary suspension of its flights due to the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar.
The airline is working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support impacted passengers, and will resume operations when the airspace reopens.
Once usual operations resume, we anticipate significant delays to our flight schedule.
We have also deployed additional ground staff at Hamad International Airport and other key airports to assist affected passengers.
The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority.
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