Qatar Airways ferries travellers home from Saudi Arabia

Doha-based Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday that all three flights operated by the airline on Tuesday to bring passengers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to Qatar have successfully reached Doha.

All passengers arrived safely home in Qatar yesterday via Muscat, a statement from the airline said. The flights, chartered on Oman Air, departed from the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 16:00, 22:00 and 23:00 local (KSA) time on Tuesday and landed in Muscat. A connecting Qatar Airways flight then transported the passengers from Muscat onward to Doha.

Kuwait Airlines

The airline has organised an additional flight with the help of Kuwait Airlines on Wednesday to transport the remaining passengers in KSA to Doha via Kuwait.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways has worked tirelessly to ensure that all passengers are brought home safely to Doha within 24 hours of the flight cancellations.

Additional crew

“We have provided additional crew on the ground to ensure that all passengers are being cared for. Our global operations are continuing to run smoothly and remain unaffected. Our focus is on supporting our passengers and ensuring that we continue to deliver our award-winning service. As far as we are concerned, it is business as usual.”

The airline said it is supporting its staff affected by the situation in KSA, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain and Egypt. All passengers booked on affected flights will be provided with alternative options, including the option of a full refund on any unused tickets and free rebooking to the nearest alternative Qatar Airways network destination.

Source: Timesofoman