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More flights canceled as Qatar Airways suspends travel to and from Doha - INDEPENDENT
BY Simon Calder
- Qatar Airways has suspended all flights to and from Doha following the closure of Qatari airspace due to a "major combat operation" against Iran.
- The airspace closure, confirmed by Donald Trump, led to immediate diversions and returns to origin for flights from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Dublin, and Heathrow.
- Iran and Iraq also closed their airspaces amidst escalating action, with explosions reported in Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, and Qatar.
- Thousands of British passengers are affected, including those returning from Asia, Australasia, and Africa, with some inbound flights diverted to Muscat, Cairo, and Athens.
- Qatar Airways stated it is working with authorities, expects delays once operations resume, and has deployed extra staff to assist affected passengers, prioritising safety.
