# Qatar Airways Launches New Routes Including SFO and SEA; Expands Network to 120 Destinations by June 2026

_Apr 9 01:06_

Tags: Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Africa, Asia, Doha, Europe, Gulf, Middle East, Philippines

Qatar Airways is adding new services to San Francisco, Seattle, and several African/Middle Eastern cities starting in April and May 2026, bringing its total destinations to over 120 by mid-June

## Summary

Qatar Airways has resumed significant flight activity following the grounding during the Iran War, now operating roughly 82 daily flights ex-Doha as of April 2, 2026. The airline is expanding its network with specific new route launches: Abidjan and Accra from April 16; Geneva, Stockholm, Vienna, Al Ula, and Ha’il from April 16; Seattle from April 16; Medina from May 1; Kinshasa, Luanda, Chengdu, Chongqing, Goa, Hangzhou, Ankara, Nice, London Gatwick, and Brisbane from May 16; Antalya, Bodrum, Sarajevo, Trabzon, and Málaga from late May; and San Francisco from June 11. This expansion brings the total scheduled destinations to over 120 by June 15. The article also notes flexible rebooking and refund policies for flights until June 15, 2026, and clarifies Privilege Club tier extensions for members affected by the disruption

Sources add:
• LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights this week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its fifth week
• LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights this week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its fifth week
• LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights this week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its sixth week
• LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways significantly increased its passenger flights last week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its sixth week
• LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways significantly increased its passenger flights last week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its sixth week
• LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways significantly increased its passenger flights last week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its sixth week
• LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways significantly increased its passenger flights last week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War
• LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways grounded most of its flights four weeks ago, operating only about 15 departing flights daily from Doha and some point-to-point services between Europe and Asia to move stranded passengers
• LoyaltyLobby: The Iran War has now lasted for more than a month, first completely decimating air travel in the Gulf Area airports due to incoming missiles and drones from Iran to countries with US bases

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Emirates, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.

## What each source adds

- **LoyaltyLobby**: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights this week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its fifth week
- **LoyaltyLobby**: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights this week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its fifth week
- **LoyaltyLobby**: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights this week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its sixth week
- **LoyaltyLobby**: Qatar Airways significantly increased its passenger flights last week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its sixth week
- **LoyaltyLobby**: Qatar Airways significantly increased its passenger flights last week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its sixth week
- **LoyaltyLobby**: Qatar Airways significantly increased its passenger flights last week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, now in its sixth week
- **LoyaltyLobby**: Qatar Airways significantly increased its passenger flights last week after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War
- **LoyaltyLobby**: Qatar Airways grounded most of its flights four weeks ago, operating only about 15 departing flights daily from Doha and some point-to-point services between Europe and Asia to move stranded passengers
- **LoyaltyLobby**: The Iran War has now lasted for more than a month, first completely decimating air travel in the Gulf Area airports due to incoming missiles and drones from Iran to countries with US bases

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/01/qatar-airways-82-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-april-2-2026-120-destinations-by-june-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways 82 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For April 2, 2026 & 120+ Destinations By June 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/02/qatar-airways-79-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-friday-april-3-2026-120-destinations-by-june-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways 79 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For Friday (April 3, 2026) & 120+ Destinations By June 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/03/qatar-airways-79-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-saturday-april-4-2026-120-destinations-by-june-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways 79 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For Saturday (April 4, 2026) & 120+ Destinations By June 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/04/qatar-airways-81-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-sunday-april-5-2026-120-destinations-by-june-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways 81 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For Sunday (April 5, 2026) & 120+ Destinations By June 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/05/qatar-airways-80-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-monday-april-6-2026-120-destinations-by-june-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways 80 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For Monday (April 6, 2026) & 120+ Destinations By June 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/06/qatar-airways-79-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-tursday-april-7-2026-120-destinations-by-june-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways 79 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For Tuesday (April 7, 2026) & 120+ Destinations By June 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/07/qatar-airways-108-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-wednesday-april-8-2026-120-destinations-by-june-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways 108 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For Wednesday (April 8, 2026) & 120+ Destinations By June 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/08/qatar-airways-has-109-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-thursday-april-9-2026-120-destinations-by-june-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways Has 109 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For Thursday (April 9, 2026) & 120+ Destinations By June 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/03/31/qatar-airways-71-confirmed-passenger-flights-ex-doha-for-april-1-2026-93-destinations-until-april-15?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways 71 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For April 1, 2026 & 93 Destinations Until April 15
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/01/qatar-airways-expands-service-to-27-additional-destinations-by-june-15-2026-roughly-120-total?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways Expands Service To 27 Additional Destinations By June 15, 2026 – Roughly 120 Total

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