Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

[Beer_budget]

I would think refuelling would also be a big problem. Sri Lanka has already introduced as 4 day week for public employees and a fuel quota system due to fuel shortages.

Might be a gambit for a preferential fuel arrangement?

 

[markis10]

QR...what can I say, looks like they're preparing to close down operations yet won't allow fee free cancellations into April or May like other ME3 airlines are doing. FFS give your customers the flexibility. And don't get my started on VA just ditching customers that have booked QR flights though them.

Qatar Airways has extended its flexible rebooking and refund policy until April 30, 2026.
You can rebook twice free of charge for travel until May 31, or get a refund for the unused value of the ticket.

 

[Daver6]

Parked at PER

 

[Flyfrequently]

Here's the advt from 1979 about saving our petrol

I had forgotten about this @VPS
"Mojo" by the sound of it

 

[Rembrandt]

I would think refuelling would also be a big problem. Sri Lanka has already introduced as 4 day week for public employees and a fuel quota system due to fuel shortages.

Jet fuel will be completely separate to those restrictions. The main problem will be getting jet fuel to Sri Lanka.

It would be good to see Sri Lanka utilized more as a hub between Australia and Europe. It's definitely more half way than SEA or the ME.

 

[Daver6]

Parked at PER
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Just noticed a second one parked at a bag with stairs leading to it, but not much happening. Departure boards show the VA flight to DOH is cancelled.

 

[RooFlyer]

Qatar Airways has extended its flexible rebooking and refund policy until April 30, 2026.
You can rebook twice free of charge for travel until May 31, or get a refund for the unused value of the ticket.

Been expecting that, but a few hours later, QR web site is still only updated to 15 March. Can you link to a source, please?

 

[justinbrett]

Been expecting that, but a few hours later, QR web site is still only updated to 15 March. Can you link to a source, please?

https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/travel-alerts.html

It’s literally on the front page.

 

[transpactraveller]

I have flights to Europe in May, assuming we still get there we're considering to ditch the hire car and use trains. It's already close to $4/L for petrol over there. Fuel prices in Europe - Tolls.eu

Though we might also be able to get EV over there much easier than here.

 

[Rembrandt]

I have flights to Europe in May, assuming we still get there we're considering to ditch the hire car and use trains. It's already close to $4/L for petrol over there. Fuel prices in Europe - Tolls.eu

Though we might also be able to get EV over there much easier than here.

Sadly, my Euro itinerary was a road trip around parts of Eastrern Europe that are not well serviced by trains. Even, if I were to get over to Europe, the next dilemma is the petrol prices and the supply of petrol...

Also make sure the trains are electric. Diesel could be problematic...

 

[jrfsp]

Sadly, my Euro itinerary was a road trip around parts of Eastrern Europe that are not well serviced by trains. Even, if I were to get over to Europe, the next dilemma is the petrol prices and the supply of petrol...

Also make sure the trains are electric. Diesel could be problematic...

Even electric could be an issue depending on production (Gas plants) Italy and Belgium particularly could be in for a shock

 

[Rembrandt]

Seems you arnt the only one

From SMH/Age “one travel agent hadn’t booked a Europe trip for two weeks”

No surprise there, I guess many are like me. You may be able to fly to Europe, but will you be able to fly back if jet fuel supplies dry up?

 

[RooFlyer]

Current QR policy from QR X account . A bit of 'damn' for me ... I was hoping to be able to take my QR flights, but will have to fall back on my TK back-ups.

 

[transpactraveller]

Current QR policy from QR X account . A bit of 'damn' for me ... I was hoping to be able to take my QR flights, but will have to fall back on my TK back-ups.

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Does this mean they are no longer rebooking on to other airlines?

They should be legally required to rebook to other airlines if the flight originates in the EU or UK.