Qatar Airways resumes daily Amritsar–Doha flights; boost for Punjab’s international travellers
PTC Web Desk: In a major relief for international travellers from Punjab, Qatar Airways has resumed its daily flight operations from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, restoring full connectivity after disruptions caused by regional tensions.
The airline had scaled down its operations to just two flights a week before suspending services in early March, when Qatari airspace was temporarily closed amid the Iran–Israel conflict. With the situation stabilising, the carrier reinstated its regular schedule in the last week of April.
As per the updated timings, the Doha–Amritsar flight now lands at around 2.30 am, while the return service departs at approximately 3.30 pm. The route remains crucial for passengers from Punjab travelling onward to destinations in the United States, Canada and Europe via Doha.
In another positive development, Air India Express has also resumed its daily Amritsar–Sharjah flights. Earlier, multiple daily services to Sharjah and Dubai catered to a significant number of Punjabi travellers heading to Gulf countries, but operations were halted due to the conflict.
However, IndiGo is yet to restart its Sharjah flights from Amritsar, and some services on the Dubai route continue to remain affected. Passengers are hopeful of a full restoration in the coming weeks.
Adding to the relief, Qatar Airways has allowed passengers booked for travel up to October to change their travel dates without incurring change fees, though fare differences may still apply.
Sameep Singh of the Fly Amritsar Initiative said the resumption of daily international flights would significantly benefit travellers, particularly those flying to Toronto, Montreal, and several US cities.
- With inputs from agencies
