Qantas to uphold Qatar ban and offer alternative routes or refunds to affected travellers

7 June, 2017

Qantas announced it will uphold bans set by several Middle Eastern countries who have cut ties with Qatar by not allowing Qatari nationals to board services passing through select airports (Reuters, 07-Jun-2017). Speaking at the IATA AGM in Cancun, Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans stated affected travellers will be offered alternative routes or refunds.