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Qatar Airways announces the reinstatement of daily flights linking Doha with Dubai, Sharjah, and Damascus, marking a pivotal step in Middle East travel recovery.

Qatar Airways has confirmed a phased restart of its global network to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, operating through Qatar Civil Aviation Authority-approved dedicated flight corridors as broader Qatari airspace remains restricted. Passengers with confirmed bookings will be contacted directly with updated schedules.

Qatar Airways unveils Qsuite Next Generation business class cabin in 2026, debuting on Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The next-gen premium cabin features revolutionary seat design and enhanced passenger amenities for ultra-long-haul travel.

Major Middle Eastern carriers ground 8 flights at Doha's Hamad International Airport, affecting transatlantic and Asia-Pacific routes. Passengers face delays and rebooking chaos.

Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026.

Qatar Airways is restoring its global network with 120+ destinations targeted by mid-May 2026, including 20 key African destinations from Cape Town to Nairobi, Lagos, Cairo, and Casablanca. The restoration, operating through QCAA-approved dedicated flight corridors from Hamad International Airport, comes with complimentary date changes for bookings through June 2026 and rebooking flexibility to October 31, 2026.

Qatar Airways is progressively increasing its global flight schedule, targeting operations to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026 through QCAA-coordinated dedicated flight corridors. Passengers with confirmed bookings between February 28 and June 15, 2026 receive complimentary date changes, with rebooking open to October 31, 2026. Refunds are available but take up to 28 working days.

Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority has authorised the phased reopening of its airspace, restoring Hamad International Airport — which handled over 45 million passengers in 2023 — as a critical east-west transit hub for airlines across Europe, America, and Asia.

Qantas cuts domestic flights and raises fares as Middle East tensions drive jet fuel costs toward billion-dollar impact on Australia's flagship airline and travelers.

Qantas cuts domestic capacity 5% as jet fuel prices double amid Middle East conflict, threatening Australian economy and traveler plans through 2026.

Qantas cuts domestic capacity 5% in May-June, suspends regional routes, and raises fares amid $3.1-3.3B fuel bill surge triggered by Iran conflict disrupting Persian Gulf carriers.

Qantas launches Project Sunrise on April 12, 2026: first non-stop Sydney-New York flight in just under 20 hours using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.