Qatar Airways extends complimentary flight change

Qatar Airways has extended its flexible booking policy, allowing passengers with flights scheduled up until 15 June 2026 to change their travel dates free of charge, with rebooking available up until 31 October 2026.

The move extends earlier travel waivers introduced in early March, when the airline offered complimentary changes and refunds for passengers affected by travel disruptions caused by the Iran war.

The concession is part of Qatar Airways’ recovery measures as the airline gradually restores its network across key markets. The carrier expects to operate to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026. 

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Qatar Airways had temporarily suspended operations after Qatari airspace closed in early March, before returning to limited schedules as services gradually resume. 

The update comes as air travel across the Middle East begins to stabilise. Bahrain reopened its airspace on 8 April, while Gulf carriers have restored 52% of pre-conflict capacity, according to Flightradar24 data.

Regional carriers, including Etihad Airways, have introduced similar customer measures, including reduced loyalty thresholds as airlines work to retain demand during the recovery period.

For more information, visit www.qatarairways.com