Qatar diplomatic crisis hits flights - your rights

Former_MSE_Megan_F · 8 June 2017 at 5:47PM

Travellers flying via Qatar face upheaval following a diplomatic row that has seen Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt cut ties with the country - here's what you can do if affected.....

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Pincher · 10 June 2017 at 6:06AM

Used to fly Far East via Doha, but their prices aren't so competitive lately. So, buy lots of life insurance, when they drop their prices?

It's not like they can use the same air craft for long haul, or increase flights and getting airport slots so easily. But they do have to use the air crews and ground staff, or have massive redundancies.

I find Cinderella a salutary lesson cautioning against travel. There are multi-fold dangers out there, and travelling is just asking for trouble. That is how Lloyds of London makes their money, because ships don't always make it back.

If you have to travel, buy insurance, so Cinderella will be looked after.

Ganga · 10 June 2017 at 4:37PM

Pincher wrote: »

Used to fly Far East via Doha, but their prices aren't so competitive lately. So, buy lots of life insurance, when they drop their prices?

It's not like they can use the same air craft for long haul, or increase flights and getting airport slots so easily. But they do have to use the air crews and ground staff, or have massive redundancies.

I find Cinderella a salutary lesson cautioning against travel. There are multi-fold dangers out there, and travelling is just asking for trouble. That is how Lloyds of London makes their money, because ships don't always make it back.

If you have to travel, buy insurance, so Cinderella will be looked after.

Wish i could understand this!:rotfl:

PompeyPete · 11 June 2017 at 8:27AM

There's a long, very active thread on the TA Air Travel Forum.

Qatar diplomatic crisis hits flights - your rights

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