Why it matters
Affects 2 airline programs (Emirates, Qatar Airways).
What happened
Qatar Airways has resumed and expanded its passenger flight operations following a pause during the Iran War. As of April 20, 2026, the airline operates approximately 124 departing flights from Doha (DOH). The carrier has announced an expanded network with new services launching in May and June 2026, including routes to Alexandria (HBE) and Marrakesh (RAK) starting June 16, Kinshasa (FIH) and Luanda (NBJ) starting May 16, Port Harcourt (PHC) starting May 1, and Seychelles (SEZ) starting June 16. The article also notes ongoing loyalty program updates, including Privilege Club tier extensions and double Qpoints offers, alongside flexible rebooking policies valid until September 15, 2026
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- LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights over the past four weeks after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, which is now, at least theoretically, “paused”
- LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights over the past four weeks after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, which is now, at least theoretically, “paused”
- LoyaltyLobby: Qatar Airways has significantly increased its passenger flights over the past five weeks after grounding them entirely at the beginning of the Iran War, which is now, at least theoretically, “paused”
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