Would you stop over in Doha next week or not?

[Ecco]

I saw that DFAT put out an advisory against stopping over in Doha. Want your advice. I've got MXP-DOH-HAN in J on 26 June2025 in qsuites.

I was able to get MXP-HKG-HAN but in
Y on CX. MXP-HKG leaves at 12.45pm and is 11 hours. So at least not overnight. What's everyone's viewpoint. Would you still proceed with the Doha stopover (award flight booked on QR months ago ) or do you think it's a no go.

I read the advisory and it said to exercise extreme vigilance. What does that mean?!! I wasn't planning to go out into Doha. Or do you guys think it's dangerous just to even fly over that area with the war going on.


TIA for any advice on this. What would you do?

Also with qantas gold could I access a better seat in Y? I can't change the frequent flyer number from AS as I've booked that HKG
flight with AS even though it's on CX. So I'll have to ring CX I guess.

Cheers

 

[Hvr]

Not voluntarily. Too much chance of bad boom boom.

What does your travel insurance cover with the current unrest?

But even with TI there probably isn't much they can do.

 

[comehither]

You've got to be kidding. UK has the same travel advisory.

 

[RooFlyer]

I read the advisory and it said to exercise extreme vigilance. What does that mean?!! I wasn't planning to go out into Doha. Or do you guys think it's dangerous just to even fly over that area with the war going on.

'exercise extreme vigilance' is just an cough covering exercise by DFAT.

I have no hesitation in transiting through Doha in 10 days time and if I had to stay overnight, I would.

Even if you look at the politics, Qatar is a pretty safe place to be from the current nasties. political ally of Iran and host to an American airbase. Last time there was a spat like this I flew from Doha across Iran to Azerbaijan.

 

[serfty]

You've got to be kidding. UK has the same travel advisory.

So has the United Arab Emirates.

 

[Mattg]

I appreciate that my risk appetite might be different to many people's, but I would be OK with stopping over in Doha currently.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I saw that DFAT put out an advisory against stopping over in Doha. Want your advice. I've got MXP-DOH-HAN in J on 26 June2025 in qsuites.

I was able to get MXP-HKG-HAN but in
Y on CX. MXP-HKG leaves at 12.45pm and is 11 hours. So at least not overnight. What's everyone's viewpoint. Would you still proceed with the Doha stopover (award flight booked on QR months ago ) or do you think it's a no go.

I read the advisory and it said to exercise extreme vigilance. What does that mean?!! I wasn't planning to go out into Doha. Or do you guys think it's dangerous just to even fly over that area with the war going on.


TIA for any advice on this. What would you do?

Also with qantas gold could I access a better seat in Y? I can't change the frequent flyer number from AS as I've booked that HKG
flight with AS even though it's on CX. So I'll have to ring CX I guess.

Cheers

The advisory is to ‘exercise caution’, it is not ‘do not travel’.

‘Exercise caution’ means be aware of your surroundings and the current climate… don’t find yourself in the middle of a protest, or in an area that’s going to put yourself in danger.

The airport will be fine.

 

[Tiki]

I wouldn't hesitate at all. I just hope they don't make it a DNT and mess up people's travel insurance.

 

[Pushka]

Wouldn't hesitate

 

[Saab34]

Would be more chance of boom boom in the west compared to Qatar. Not the country I’d be concerned about just the overflights in areas that are high risk with missiles passing through.

 

[I love to travel]

I am fine with it (for now) I think though things could change everywhere in the Middle East if things escalate.

 

[Seat0B]

I would also travel to Doha with this advisory. As others have said, it’s just a reminder that “you’re not in Kansas anymore” and that you do need to be vigilant about where you go and keep tabs on your surroundings so you can avoid unpleasant situations. But honestly, there are parts of Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne that could attract the same warning. And especially as you were not planning to leave the airport precinct, I would not worry too much.

And great job getting the Qsuites.

 

[markis10]

Is Boris Becker making a comeback in the Middle East? All this talk of Boom Boom

 

[serfty]

Interestingly, I saw an "Escape" article yesterday referring to the DFAT Qatar update on the 19th referring in several places to Qatar Airlines and/or Virgin Australia.

At no stage did it refer to a similar DFAT update on the 13th referencing the UAE and Emirates/Qantas.

 

[drron]

If you are only in the airport there should be no problems.
there is a chance Iran might attack the US tanim air force base but it is over 75Km from DOH.

 

[n7of9]

US bombed Iran a couple of hours ago

 

[Scarlett]

@drron, no one is going anywhere near Tamim, not even Iranians! The ‘Deid on the other hand I’d maybe stay clear of.

DOH and Doha city I would have no problem with.

I suspect however, that if Iran wanted to make a statement against the US, they’d do so in Iraq, due to the ‘friendlier’ likely response from the host country. Striking out against Qatar, UAE, Jordan or Saudi, could be politically dangerous.

 

[jase05]

We are flying to Egypt this week via Doha and no concerns whatsoever. This will be the first time for many years we haven’t stayed in Doha but unfortunately I just couldn’t get things to align so only transiting through this time

 

[AuSammy]

Odds are more likely to get hit crossing the street in downtown Aussie or just a random heart attack. Cant live life fearful of might this or might that.

While some people crystal ball gaze others are living their lives.