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Qatar Airways Warns Refund Requests May Take Longer Than Usual

Expect Refund Delays for Bookings Between Feb 28 and Apr 30

publish time

22/03/2026

publish time

22/03/2026

Qatar Airways Warns Refund Requests May Take Longer Than Usual
The first Qatar Airways plane in three years lands at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Jan 11, 2021.(AP)

DOHA, Mar 22: Qatar Airways has issued an advisory informing passengers that refund requests may take longer than usual due to current operational circumstances. The airline assured that its teams remain fully committed to processing and resolving all requests as quickly as possible.

Eligibility: Customers with confirmed bookings and travel dates between 28 February and 30 April 2026 are eligible to request a refund or change their travel dates.

Refund Timelines:

  • Refunds to the original payment method may take up to 28 working days.
  • Customers are advised to check their email after submitting a request to track the refund status.

Important Information:

  • Refunds will cover the unused portion of the ticket.
  • Add-ons, such as preferred seats, will be refunded separately.

For the latest updates and booking-related assistance, passengers are encouraged to visit the airline’s official updates page at Qatar Airways Travel Updates.

The advisory comes as the airline continues to manage high volumes of requests amid ongoing travel disruptions.