Qatar Airways Suspends Bookings From 3 Countries Including UAE
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For the following week, Qatar Airways is temporarily suspending new bookings from the UAE, South Africa, and Rwanda. The move is being undertaken at the request of the UK government. However, the airline is allowing for some exceptions.
The surprise announcement was made on January 29th via Twitter. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | JFKJets.com
Suspending new bookings, not flights
Qatar Airways will be suspending new bookings from the UAE, South Africa, and Rwanda effective now through to February 5th.
Imposed at the request of the UK government, this temporary booking ban excludes citizens and residents of the GCC who are returning to other GCC countries. The GCC, or Gulf Cooperation Council, consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, meaning that bookings for regional travel can still take place.