Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

[Seat0B]

Thank you for a very considered analysis of ME events and impacts on airspace @Scarlett

 

[jrfsp]

Trump saying attack could come tomorrow or they could reach a deal…
Amazing coincidence how he manages to always do this once the financial markets close for the weekend

 

[Golf nut]

I have a tour to Egypt and Jordan starting next Friday , not ideal timing ! I booked J flights on Qatar/VA using Aeroplan points into Doha . Any advice if I have to change return flights because of war escalations . I have to deal directly with Aeroplan for changes ?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I have a tour to Egypt and Jordan starting next Friday , not ideal timing ! I booked J flights on Qatar/VA using Aeroplan points into Doha . Any advice if I have to change return flights because of war escalations . I have to deal directly with Aeroplan for changes ?

It depends.

If the change is within a day or two of departure, you’re probably going to deal with Qatar directly, under their re- routing policy. It can be frustrating to get through to them, but from another thread/posts elsewhere here on AFF, persistence is the key. You might have to try connecting on chat dozens - or more - times to finally get connected.

If it’s in advance of a few days - QR should still re-route you or make alternative arrangements. But if they leave you stranded, or you can’t get through, then call aeroplan. Reports suggest they are very accommodating in these circumstances, even putting people on AC metal to get home.

Aeroplan has sold you the tickets on Qatar as Qatar’s agent. Your contract of carriage is directly with Qatar. Qatar’s contract of carriage contains a section on flight cancellations, and their website also had relevant pages when the war first started, outlining rebooking options.

If notified of a cancellation check your booking via aeroplan first to see if alternatives have been offered. Next go to the QR website and see their disruption policy. Then make the calls you need to make, starting with QR.