Other GCC Countries 'blockading' Qatar

[Jumpin Jack Flash]

Doesn't sound good. I use Qatar Airways far more than any other airline - prices are always low, airplanes are very comfortable, and Doha is a fantastic airport for connecting. Abu Dhabi is a shit-hole by comparison. 

[jorgethepussylover]

7 hours ago, davidge said:

No politics allowed on the forum

 

 

 

We can can talk about the possible effects on flights and the broad outline of other effects but not about the politics behind it all.

Treading a careful line on this page!

Yes but I think different to GEO politic and politic.

[mbamber]

Do not think there has been many problems as yet.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transport/1264655/thailand-braced-for-qatar-ban-chaos

[dddd]

Came though yesterday ,Flight was rerouted but arrived on time at BKK

No problems on my flight but who knows what will happen next  

[daytripperz]

Just a quick update from the smoking room in Doha. No dramas. Flight on time with a bit of a detour to avoid some airspace. Flight to heathrow seems to be on time. So for all those maybe in a bit of a panic, I don't think you have anything to worry about! 

[nunchuck]

4 hours ago, daytripperz said:

Just a quick update from the smoking room in Doha. No dramas. Flight on time with a bit of a detour to avoid some airspace. Flight to heathrow seems to be on time. So for all those maybe in a bit of a panic, I don't think you have anything to worry about! 

Thanks for update much appreciated 

fly from Manchester tomorrow afternoon 

[kopite]

East-West travel is ok. I'm flying London to KL next month with Qatar Airways. Called them yesterday and they advised my flight would not be affected. 

[daytripperz]

Just got back. Pattaya blues etc. But no problems whatsoever on the Doha-Heathrow flight. Departed on time and landed on time even with a 10 minutes delay because of the queue to land at Heathrow.

Also had exit seats all four flights which were all pretty much on time. Good airline and would use them again, especially for the bargain price of £316! I hope this shit gets sorted though.

[davidge]

https://blog.flightradar24.com/blog/flight-ban-for-qatar-flights-in-uae-saudi-arabia-bahrain-and-egypt/

There has been an easing of restrictions on airspace by Bahrain.

[Jumpin Jack Flash]

I wonder if their ticket sales have taken a hit, and if they've dropped their prices as a result ?

[semi-retired member]

On 15/06/2017 at 3:18 AM, Jumpin Jack Flash said:

I wonder if their ticket sales have taken a hit, and if they've dropped their prices as a result ?

https://www.qatarairways.com/en-th/homepage.html

They have indeed, book by June 19th, for flights up to mid-March.

I just got a BKK-DOH-LHR return next January for B20,800.

 

 

[Jumpin Jack Flash]

Prices haven't dropped for August, which is when I want to go : -(

[davidge]

I've received a few 'special offer' emails but when I checked different dates it wasn't at all cheap.

[Jumpin Jack Flash]

Its not changed at all from I can see (looking at July, Aug, Sept).  The only offers I can find are slightly cheaper business class seats, which are way out my budget anyway.  Think I'll hold off for a couple of weeks and hope the crisis calms down. Any BMs travelling on Qatar in the next week or two, please let us know of any problems, delays etc.