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Flight Disruptions Impact Doha and Kuwait Airways; Routes to Major Cities Affected
A significant operational issue at Hamad International Airport in Doha led to the cancellation of over 120 flights between Friday and Monday. Separately, Kuwait International Airport saw 16 flight cancellations affecting routes to major destinations.
The Doha cancellations, mainly by Qatar Airways, impacted short- and long-haul routes, demonstrating the interconnectedness of global aviation when a key transit hub faces sustained operational pressure. Cities such as Athens, Birmingham, Dublin, and Larnaca experienced repeated cancellations. Asia-Pacific routes, including those to Singapore, Perth, and Kuala Lumpur, faced multiple suspensions. South Asia routes were also affected, impacting regional travellers relying on Doha as a transit point. Flights to Africa also experienced consistent cancellations. Gulf Air cancellations were particularly noticeable on Bahrain routes, with multiple flights cancelled over consecutive days.
Key Facts
- Hamad International Airport in Doha experienced a major operational breakdown.
- Over 120 flights from Doha were cancelled between Friday and Monday.
- Qatar Airways operated the majority of the cancelled Doha flights.
- Kuwait International Airport had 16 flights cancelled.
- Cancelled Kuwait flights affected routes to Bahrain, New York, Amsterdam, Munich and Cairo.
- Gulf Air cancelled multiple flights on the Kuwait City-Bahrain sector.
- Doha cancellations impacted routes to Asia-Pacific and South Asia.
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- Travel And Tour World — Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, and More Trigger Travel Chaos Across Qatar as Over 120 Flights Are Cancelled in Doha Disrupting Routes to London, Paris, Singapore, New York, Bangkok, Amsterdam, and More - Travel And Tour World
- Travel And Tour World — Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, EgyptAir, and More Major Airlines Disrupt Travel Across Kuwait as Over a Dozen Flights Are Cancelled from Kuwait Affecting New York, Amsterdam, Munich, Cairo and More and Leaving Passengers Stranded at Kuwait International Airport - Travel And Tour World