RwandAir has canceled flights WB300 and WB303 to and from Doha on June 23 and 24, 2025, due to the sudden closure of Qatar’s airspace.

In its statement, the airline confirmed that “in light of the evolving situation and for the safety of our passengers and crew, flights to and from Dubai have also been cancelled.”

Passengers are advised to reschedule their tickets and to contact reservations teams or agents for support. The airline expressed its sincere apologies for the disruption.

Across the Gulf, Qatar and neighboring nations took swift and unprecedented steps yesterday as tensions dramatically escalated.

Iran launched a missile attack, codenamed Operation Glad Tidings of Victory, targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Doha in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Reports confirm that Qatar’s air defense systems intercepted all missiles, preventing any casualties.

Ordinarily a global air travel hub, Qatar shut its skies for several hours as a precautionary measure to guarantee safety for its people and travelers.

The move triggered a cascade of disruptions with airlines cancelling flights, others diverting planes, and passengers were left stranded in transit. Routes through the region’s busiest airports, Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, were severely affected.

Major carriers including Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Finnair, and Air India modified their schedules, rerouting flights across Africa, Europe, and Asia to avoid the closed air corridors.

Qatar Airways confirmed a temporary suspension of its flights, pledging coordinated support and staff assistance at Hamad International Airport once operations resume.

The ripple effects have been felt far beyond the Gulf. Long-haul travelers found itineraries disrupted as airlines mapped alternative paths across North Africa and Central Asia to maintain connectivity.

Meanwhile, U.S. and UK nationals in Doha experienced shelter-in-place alerts before tensions eased.

By halting flights to Doha and Dubai during the airspace closure, the RwandAir prioritized passenger welfare and operational prudence. Affected travelers have the option to rebook flights for later dates, backed by a dedicated team.

As of now, Qatar’s skies remain closed pending further statements from regional authorities. RwandAir has pledged to update customers as soon as travel corridors reopen.