Qatar Airways changes booking rules for flights through the Middle East in June

Travellers scheduled to fly with Qatar Airways between 13 and 20 June 2025 on routes involving Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon or Syria now have the option to change their travel plans at no additional cost. For now, passengers can switch their flight dates twice without paying extra, as long as it’s within 21 days of when they were first meant to fly. That gives people more breathing room if plans shift.

These changes apply only to confirmed tickets on Qatar Airways operated flights and must remain within the same booking class and cabin. Selected partner airline connections may also be eligible, but travellers are advised that not all codeshare or interline services qualify. Lufthansa flights, for example, are excluded. In some cases, changes in routing or destination city are allowed, provided the original length of stay is preserved and all fare conditions are met.

If you're heading to or passing through the Middle East around this time, these new rules might take some pressure off when things don’t go quite as planned. No matter if it's a work trip, a visit to loved ones, or a holiday, travellers can now tweak their plans more freely without having to pay extra right away. This is a real bonus for people juggling tricky travel plans, like when one flight lands and the next takes off before you’ve even had time for a coffee.

Travellers still need to check what rules each country has in place, like visa needs, safety notices or any required medical papers. Although the rebooking waiver eases flight rescheduling, it does not cover additional expenses such as accommodation, local transportation or missed activities. Best to double check if your connecting flights, especially ones run by other airlines, actually fit the new rules so nothing catches you off guard.

This shows a wider change in how airlines try to think more about what travellers really need, especially in places where plans can flip fast. For international travellers, it removes a layer of stress when adapting to new circumstances. While temporary, the revised rules offer a practical benefit to those navigating travel plans in and out of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria during mid June.