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Qatar Airways is launching daily service between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Doha's Hamad International Airport (DOH) starting August 1, 2026. The carrier will operate an Airbus A350-900 featuring 36 lie-flat QSuite business class seats and high-speed Starlink inflight connectivity. This route replaces American Airlines, which suspended its PHL-DOH flights in March following the outbreak of the Iran war and will not resume. The return restores a vital global connection for the region. Members of American's AAdvantage, Qatar's Privilege Club, and all Oneworld member airline programs will be able to earn and redeem points on the new route
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- One Mile at a Time: American Airlines "Permanently" Cancels Doha Flights, After Four Years While this service has been suspended for several months due to the Iran conflict, it now looks like this is no longer a suspension, but a cancell…