As a precautionary measure against the rapid spreading of novel Coronavirus, the State of Qatar has announced temporary travel ban on 14 countries including India. Tourist arrivals from 14 countries including — Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand will be suspended.
The travel ban will be effective from 9th March, 2020, the Qatar government announced in a statement. Besides, Qatar Airways had already suspended flights to and from Italy.
Qatar Airways has announced a new flexible policy
Taking into account the rapid spread of novel Coronavirus, Qatar Airways has announced a new flexible policy for travellers which will be valid till 30th June. As per the policy:
• The change fees will be waived for travel reservations through June 30
• The policy will be valid for existing/ already purchased tickets and not for new bookings
• The change in travel plans should be made three days prior to travel
• In case a passenger doesn’t have a travel plan/ date to rebook, then a travel voucher will be issued by airline which will be valid for one year (not limited to traveling within a year of original purchase date on the ticket).
