Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

[kangarooflyer88]

Just a friendly reminder to those booked on Virgin or Qatar service to Doha that while the airline can cancel flights for any reason, they are still liable for their obligations under international treaties like Article 19 of the Montreal Convention which states that airlines are liable for up to $9,000 USD in damages for disruptions when they did not take ALL reasonable measures to mitigate those disruptions. It doesn't matter if there are missiles overhead, this is a foreseeable risk when travelling in the region and contingencies must be put in place (just ask El Al).

Well that's your laugh for this week from the Roo!

 

[justinbrett]

So looks like VA1 diverted to Bangalore. VA15 diverted to Muscat.

In future I guess we know to trust US intel over Qatar’s.

EK says no flights diverted (just rerouted airborne)

 

[justinbrett]

Breaking News via Trump that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire

 

[Must...Fly!]

In future I guess we know to trust US intel over Qatar’s.

I never would have thought!

 

[maccaisking]

i’m booked on QR905 tonight out of Melbourne, hopefully the ceasefire holds for a couple of days at least

 

[moa999]

VA1 still in BLR whereas QR909 continued and due into DOH in 3hrs

 

[ChrisGibbs]

QF9 23/6 departure from PER-LHR diverted to SIN. Not sure if this is medical or a Middle East related diversion.

 

[justinbrett]

QF9 23/6 departure from PER-LHR diverted to SIN. Not sure if this is medical or a Middle East related diversion.

Considering QF33 turned back to PER, safe bet it was the ME airspace.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Considering QF33 turned back to PER, safe bet it was the ME airspace.

Presumably they will continue on to the UK though, no? I mean it’s just going to be a slightly longer route.

 

[Harrison_133]

VA1 still in BLR whereas QR909 continued and due into DOH in 3hrs

VA1 has departed BLR for DOH.