Qatar Airways expands routes

Qatar Airways said it will expand its operating schedule to more than 150 destinations from June 16, 2026, after weeks of reduced flying through Doha. (qatarairways.com) The revised schedule runs through September 15, 2026, and adds routes and frequencies to and from Doha, the airline said in a statement published April 16. Qatar Airways said passengers with confirmed bookings will be contacted directly with updated flight information. (qatarairways.com) The move follows a disruption that began on February 28, 2026, when Qatar Airways temporarily suspended flights to and from Doha after Qatari airspace closed. The airline later shifted to operating through “dedicated flight corridors” coordinated with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. (qatarairways.com 1) (qatarairways.com 2) Qatar Airways had said on April 1 that it expected to serve more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026. The new June 16 plan pushes that total past 150, showing a faster restoration of the carrier’s network ahead of the Northern Hemisphere summer peak. (cntravellerme.com) (qatarairways.com) That still leaves the airline below its normal footprint. Qatar Airways says it currently flies to more than 170 destinations worldwide, so the summer schedule restores most, but not all, of its usual network. (qatarairways.com 1) (qatarairways.com 2) The airline also extended booking protections for affected travelers. Customers with confirmed bookings for travel between February 28 and September 15, 2026, can change dates to travel by October 31, 2026, and passengers whose flights are disrupted can still seek fee-free changes or a refund of the unused ticket value, Qatar Airways said. (qatarairways.com) For travelers connecting through Doha, the expansion means a broader set of one-stop options during the summer season, but the airline said schedules can still change for operational, regulatory, or safety reasons. Qatar Airways told passengers to check its website or app regularly and not go to the airport without a valid confirmed ticket. (qatarairways.com)