# Gulf

9 signals tagged Gulf (region).

## Gulf Airline Operations Three Months Into The Iran War: Tier Extensions and Policy Updates

May 25 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Qatar Airways, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Gulf, Iran, loyalty program

Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad have extended elite tier validity, lowered qualification requirements, and offered flexible rebooking policies due to the Iran War, with specific end dates ranging from May to November 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gulf-airline-operations-three-months-into-the-iran-war-tier-extensions-and-polic)

## Qatar Airways Offers No Staff Bonuses Despite $2 Billion Profit, Citing Geopolitical Instability

May 23 · 1 source · Emirates, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Riyadh Air, Gulf, Iran, US, airline, industry news

Qatar Airways reported nearly $2 billion in profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026 but will not offer staff bonuses, citing regional instability. This contrasts with Emirates, which recently paid bonuses worth 20 weeks of pay

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-offers-no-staff-bonuses-despite-2-billion-profit-citing-geopolitic)

## Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways Update Tier Extensions, Rebooking Policies, and Bonuses Amid Iran War Operations

May 18 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Gulf, policy change, airline, loyalty program

Emirates extends Skywards tiers and pauses miles expiry until June 30, offers 20% bonus miles, and lowers qualification requirements until August 31. Etihad extends rebooking and lowers criteria. Qatar extends tiers and updates flexible rebooking policies

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-etihad-and-qatar-airways-update-tier-extensions-rebooking-policies-and)

## Gulf Airline Operations Update: Iran War Impact on Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad Policies

May 11 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Skywards, Gulf, Iran, airline, loyalty program, industry news

Weekly update on Gulf carrier operations during the Iran war, covering tier extensions, flexible rebooking policies, and route adjustments for Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gulf-airline-operations-update-iran-war-impact-on-emirates-qatar-and-etihad-poli)

## Qatar Airways Extends Fee-Free Ticket Changes Deadline to May 15, 2026

Apr 30 · 2 sources · Emirates, Qatar Airways, EU/EEA, Gulf, UK, policy change, airline, safety & operations, service policy change

Qatar Airways extended the ticketing deadline for fee-free date changes to May 15, 2026. Tickets issued by this date for travel between Feb 28 and Sept 15, 2026, can be changed fee-free until Oct 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-extends-free-changes-for-tickets-issued-by-may-15-2026)

## Gulf Airlines Operations Two Months Into The Iran War: Status Updates and Policy Extensions

Apr 27 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Skywards, Gulf, Iran, Middle East, airline, loyalty program

Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad report stabilized operations two months after the Iran conflict began, with specific tier extensions, flexible rebooking policies, and route ramp-up schedules detailed for each carrier

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gulf-airlines-operations-two-months-into-the-iran-war-capacity-policies-and-rout)

## Emirates Extends Flexible Cancellation Policy and Skywards Tier Benefits Through April and June 2026

Apr 24 · 8 sources · Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates Skywards, Skywards, DWC, DXB, Dubai

Emirates extends its flexible cancellation and rebooking policy for flights until April 30, 2026, offering one free date change for tickets issued on or after April 2. Additionally, Skywards member tiers are extended and miles expiry is paused until June 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-flydubai-resume-operations-236-flights-on-april-24-249-on-april-25)

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

Apr 9 · 10 sources · 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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-adds-sfo-sea-and-27-other-destinations-by-june-2026-resumes-flight)

## Emirates & Flydubai Operations Stable: 224 Flights Thursday & 215 Friday Ex-DXB (April 2 – 3)

Apr 4 · 2 sources · Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates Skywards, DWC, DXB, Gulf, Middle East

Emirates and Flydubai have stabilized operations at roughly 70% of pre-war levels, with specific flight counts for April 2-3. Emirates has extended Skywards tier validity and paused miles expiry until June 30, 2026, while extending flexible cancellation policies until April 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-flydubai-operations-stable-223-flights-saturday-220-sunday-ex-dxb-april)

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